[4+1] Cyclizations to Enantiopure Multifunctional Cyclopentanes from d-Glucose Using Formyl Dianion Synthons

In memory of Albert Jakob Eschenmoser

Abstract

The [4+1] cyclization of a sugar-based epoxytosylate with various C1 dianion equivalents provide highly functionalized homochiral cyclopentane derivatives. For these, a follow-up chemistry was developed to provide various cyclopentane building blocks as starting points for natural product syntheses. The [4+1] domino protocol relies on a 1,4-Brook rearrangement, which is essential for generating the second carbanion.

Key words

Brook rearrangements - cyclizations - domino reactions - ex-chiral pool synthesis - prostaglandins

Publication History

Received: 18 September 2023

Accepted after revision: 30 October 2023

Accepted Manuscript online:
30 October 2023

Article published online:
30 November 2023

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