Synlett 2009(4): 653-657  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1087809
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Synthesis of Kurasoin B Using Phase-Transfer-Catalyzed Acylimidazole Alkylation

Michael A. Christiansen, Aaron W. Butler, Amanda R. Hill, Merritt B. Andrus*
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, C100 BNSN, Provo, UT 84602, USA
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Received 25 August 2008
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16. Februar 2009 (online)

Abstract

The hydroxy ketone natural product kurasoin B is synthesized using a phase-transfer-catalyzed alkylation reaction with benzyloxyacetyl imidazole. A biscinchonidinium dimethylnaphthalene catalyst allowed for high yield and near complete selectivity (99% ee) for the S-product using 3-methylbromoindole as the electrophile.