1. Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 16, POB 51, 11158 Belgrade 118, Serbia;2. Innovation Centre, Faculty of Chemistry, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Abstract:
A catalytic asymmetric synthesis of (+)-aza-galacto-fagomine (AGF) – the most promising compound for the pharmacological chaperone therapy of Krabbe disease – was accomplished in six steps, in 14% overall yield. The synthesis hinges on the combination of organocatalyzed aldolization and reductive hydrazination.