A formal total synthesis of the anticancer natural product kanamienamide has been
accomplished. This communication describes two approaches to the macrocyclic core
of the natural product. The key features of the route include an efficient macrolactamization,
a Corey–Bakshi–Shibata asymmetric reduction, and a Stork–Zhao–Wittig olefination.
Key words
natural products - total synthesis - kanamienamide - macrocycles - lactams - lactones