Synthesis 2017; 49(01): 17-28
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1562623
short review
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Vicinal Tricarbonyl Compounds: Versatile Building Blocks for Natural Product Synthesis

Lars Selter
Fachbereich Chemie, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Hans-Meerwein-Straße 4, 35032 Marburg, Germany   eMail: koert@chemie.uni-marburg.de
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Lukas Zygalski
Fachbereich Chemie, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Hans-Meerwein-Straße 4, 35032 Marburg, Germany   eMail: koert@chemie.uni-marburg.de
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Eric Kerste
Fachbereich Chemie, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Hans-Meerwein-Straße 4, 35032 Marburg, Germany   eMail: koert@chemie.uni-marburg.de
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Ulrich Koert*
Fachbereich Chemie, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Hans-Meerwein-Straße 4, 35032 Marburg, Germany   eMail: koert@chemie.uni-marburg.de
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Received: 12. Juni 2016

Accepted after revision: 22. Juli 2016

Publikationsdatum:
22. August 2016 (online)


Dedicated to Prof. Dieter Enders on the occasion of his 70th birthday

Abstract

Due to their high density of functional groups, vicinal tri­carbonyl compounds are versatile building blocks for the synthesis of complex target molecules. Methods for their preparation and their use in stereoselective C–C bond formations, as well as for the synthesis of heteroaromatics, are summarised for the period 2006–2016. Several examples for their applications in natural product synthesis (awajanomycin, cladoniamide, wailupemycin) are presented.

1 Introduction

2 Preparation of Vicinal Tricarbonyl Compounds

3 Use in Stereoselective C–C Bond Formations

4 Use for the Synthesis of Heteroaromatics

5 Examples from Natural Product Synthesis

6 Conclusion