A synthesis of the C19–C30 segment of the neuroprotective natural product colletotrichamide
A has been achieved by performing a Sonogashira coupling of two advanced intermediate
fragments: a vinyl iodide and an alkyne. A Maruoka–Keck allylation, an Evans syn-aldol
reaction, and Takai olefinations served as the key steps in the synthesis of the vinyl
iodide intermediate, whereas glycosidation and Ohira–Bestmann reactions were used
as the pivotal steps for accessing the advanced alkyne intermediate.
Key words:
colletotrichamide A - neurodegenerative disease - Maruoka–Keck allylation - Evans
syn-aldol reaction - glycosidation - Sonogashira reaction