A concise asymmetric synthesis of torcetrapib

J Org Chem. 2007 Aug 3;72(16):6290-3. doi: 10.1021/jo071031g. Epub 2007 Jul 11.

Abstract

Optically active torcetrapib was synthesized in seven steps from achiral precursors without the need for protecting groups, utilizing an enantioselective aza-Michael reaction to achieve asymmetry.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acids / chemistry
  • Carbamates / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Chemistry, Organic / methods*
  • Models, Chemical
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Molecular Structure
  • Quinolines / chemical synthesis*
  • Quinolines / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Carbamates
  • Quinolines
  • torcetrapib