Synthesis of the Prelog–Djerassi Lactone via an Asymmetric Hydroformylation/Crotylation Tandem Sequence
2012
Risi, Roberto M. | Burke, Steven D.
A synthesis of the Prelog–Djerassi lactone [(+)-1] has been accomplished in three isolations and 57% overall yield from the known vinyl ortho ester 2. A Rh(I)-catalyzed asymmetric hydroformylation/crotylation tandem sequence has been developed and used to set the C2–C4 stereochemistry. A Rh(I)-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation was employed to set the C6 sterechemistry, resulting in an unusually short and efficient enantioselective synthesis of this touchstone molecule from achiral starting material.
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