Abstract
Strategies for the synthesis of polycyclic ethers based on intramolecular allylations are overviewed. The intramolecular condensation of allylic stannanes and aldehydes is a powerful tool for the synthesis of oxepane derivatives. The reaction is successfully applied to the iterative total synthesis of hemibrevetoxin B (2). Further, the intramolecular allylation of α-acetoxy ethers provides an efficient method for the convergent synthesis of polycyclic ethers. The usefulness of the latter strategy is demonstrated in the convergent total synthesis of gambierol (4).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 423-432 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Accounts of chemical research |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 1 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)