The preparation of 9-substituted Δ5-octenolides: Synthesis of 8-deoxy-pseudo-ascidiatrienolide C

Grant A. McNaughton-Smith, Richard J.K. Taylor

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Abstract

Two routes have been explored for the preparation of the title 9 membered lactones. Lactonisation of a hydroxy acid bearing an embryonic unsaturated side chain followed by palladium-catalysed chain extension was shown to be problematic. The preferred procedure, which involved prior formation of the complete carbon skeleton followed by lactonisation using Mukaiyama conditions, was employed to prepare 8-deoxy-pseudo-Ascidiatrienolide C. The efficiency of the lactonisation process is particularly notable.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2113-2124
Number of pages12
JournalTetrahedron
Volume52
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Feb 1996

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