Synlett 2018; 29(20): 2669-2672
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1610326
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The Total Synthesis of Spermine Alkaloid Kukoamine Bimesylate

Kai Dong*
Tianjin Chase Sun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Tianjin, 301700, P. R. of China   Email: dbqay@sina.com
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Publication History

Received: 14 June 2018

Accepted after revision: 23 October 2018

Publication Date:
14 November 2018 (online)


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Abstract

The first total synthesis of kukoamine B bimesylate was completed from 1,4-diaminobutane dihydrochloride in 12 steps with a 11.4% overall yield, and all the steps could be carried out at a kilogram scale. The cyano groups were used as the precursor of amino groups to avoid the competitive reaction delicately. The aza-Michael addition reaction, amidation and hydrogenation of the cyano group sequence was streamlined as a general approach towards the synthesis of polyamine structures.

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