| Literature DB >> 23539490 |
J Caleb Hethcox1, Charles S Shanahan, Stephen F Martin.
Abstract
A diastereoselective conjugate addition of a variety of monoorganocuprates, Li[RCuI], to chiral fumarates to provide funtionalized succinates has been developed. The utility of this reaction is demonstrated in a concise total synthesis of (-)-dihydroprotolichesterenic acid that required only four steps and proceeded in an overall 31% yield.Entities:
Keywords: Butyrolactone; Chiral Auxiliary; Conjugate addition; Succinate; Total Synthesis
Year: 2013 PMID: 23539490 PMCID: PMC3607549 DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2013.02.014
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Tetrahedron Lett ISSN: 0040-4039 Impact factor: 2.415