Synthesis 2013; 45(23): 3276-3280
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1338545
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Stereoselective Synthesis of (+)-Polyoxamic Acid Starting with a Chiral ­Aziridine

Hojong Yoon
a   Chemical Kinomics Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hwarangro 14-gil 5, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 136-791, Republic of Korea
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Taebo Sim*
a   Chemical Kinomics Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Hwarangro 14-gil 5, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 136-791, Republic of Korea
b   KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, 145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 136-713, Republic of Korea   Fax: +82(2)9585189   eMail: tbsim@kist.re.kr
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Received: 27. August 2013

Accepted after revision: 13. September 2013

Publikationsdatum:
26. September 2013 (online)


Abstract

An efficient and stereoselective synthesis of (+)-polyoxamic acid was developed. The route starts with the commercially available 1-(R)-α-methylbenzylaziridine-2-methanol, a substance that has not been used previously as a starting material for the preparation of this target. The route also features the use of a stereocontrolled Sharpless asymmetric dihydroxylation reaction, promoted by AD-mix-α, which is followed by a regioselective aziridine ring-opening process, to generate the basic skeleton of target natural product. Subsequent oxidation and global deprotection produces (+)-polyoxamic acid.