Total synthesis, stereochemistry, and lithium–ammonia reduction of (±)-4-demethylaristolone and (±)-5-epi-4-demethylaristolone
1969 ◽
Vol 47
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pp. 4299-4306
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The total synthesis of (±)-4-demethylaristolone (14) and its epimer, (±)-5-epi-4-demethylaristolone (15) is described. The key step of this synthesis involves the intramolecular cyclization of the olefinic diazoketone 12, which produces the two epimers, 14 and 15, in a ratio of approximately 2:1, respectively. The stereochemistry of the two epimers is unambiguously determined. It is observed that the lithium–ammonia reduction of 14 gives a dihydro derivative 16 containing trans-fused six-membered rings, while, interestingly, a similar reduction of 15 affords the corresponding cis-fused decalone system 26.
Synthesis of macrocyclic terpenoids by intramolecular cyclization. XI. Total synthesis of zerumbone.
1987 ◽
Vol 35
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pp. 4039-4042
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1984 ◽
Vol 25
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pp. 5781-5784
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2000 ◽
Vol 41
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pp. 5115-5118
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1982 ◽
Vol 23
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pp. 3397-3400
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