Synthesis of bicyclic gamma-ylidenetetronates

Org Lett. 2002 Sep 19;4(19):3175-8. doi: 10.1021/ol026325x.

Abstract

The bicyclic gamma-ylidenetetronate motif found in several Stemona alkaloids was prepared in a stereoselective manner by addition of lithium methyl tetronate to an alkoxy oxonium ion formed from a lactone. The corresponding mixed alkyl ketal obtained was subjected to a Lewis acid-base-promoted dealkoxylation reaction to deliver the desired products.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Alkaloids / chemical synthesis
  • Alkaloids / chemistry
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic / chemical synthesis*
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic / chemistry
  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oxidation-Reduction

Substances

  • Alkaloids
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic