A short and efficient stereoselective synthesis of (+)-polyoxamic acid is described
using an organocatalytic asymmetric Mannich reaction as the key step. The reaction
proceeded in high yield and with excellent selectivity to establish two out of the
three stereocenters present in (+)-polyoxamic acid. Additional steps include a diastereoselective
reduction and ozonolysis of the furyl ring to generate the corresponding carboxylic
acid.
(+)-polyoxamic acid - Mannich reaction - organocatalysis - diastereoselective reduction
- ozonolysis