Convergent Synthesis of Fostriecin via Selective Alkene Couplings and Regioselective Asymmetric Dihydroxylation

Omar Robles, Frank E. McDonald

Organic Letters · 2009 · 33 citations · 44 references

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Abstract

A highly convergent synthesis of fostriecin is described, featuring sequential palladium-catalyzed Negishi cross couplings to form the C7-C8 bond and C8-methyl bond, followed by late-stage regio- and stereoselective dihydroxylation of C8-C9.

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