Synthesis 2018; 50(16): 3059-3086
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1610021
review
© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Furan Oxidation Reactions in the Total Synthesis of Natural Products

Anton S. Makarov
a   Department of Chemistry, Perm State University, Bukireva 15, Perm 614990, Russian Federation   Email: mu@psu.ru
,
Maxim G. Uchuskin*
a   Department of Chemistry, Perm State University, Bukireva 15, Perm 614990, Russian Federation   Email: mu@psu.ru
,
Igor V. Trushkov*
b   Dmitry Rogachev National Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Samory Mashela 1, Moscow 117997, Russian Federation   Email: itrushkov@mail.ru
c   Faculty of Science, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Miklukho-Maklaya 6, Moscow 117198, Russian Federation
› Author Affiliations
This work was supported by the Russian Science Foundation (Grant No 17-73-10349).
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Publication History

Received: 26 February 2018

Accepted after revision: 04 April 2018

Publication Date:
16 July 2018 (online)


Abstract

Recent developments on the transformations of furans under oxidative conditions toward the total synthesis of complex natural compounds are discussed. Reactions and methods are classified according to the type of oxidant used. Comparisons are then made between all the strategies to provide a comprehensive overview. This review covers the most prominent work published from 2011 until 2017.

1 Introduction

2 Reagents and Methods for Oxidation of the Furan Ring

2.1 Singlet Oxygen

2.2 Peroxides and Hydroperoxides

2.3 Quinones

2.4 Halogen-Based Oxidants

2.5 Chromium-Based Oxidants

3 The Achmatowicz Reaction

3.1 Halogen-Based Oxidants

3.2 Hydroperoxides

3.3 Enzymatic Oxidation

4 Conclusion