Total synthesis of jadomycins B, S, T, and ILEVS1080.

Sweetening up jadomycin A: The first total synthesis of jadomycins B, S, T, and ILEVS1080 has been achieved, featuring construction of the unique 8H-benz[b]oxazolo[3,3-f]phenanthridine skeleton by biomimetic condensation of a quinone aldehyde with amino acid sodium salts and elaboration of the glycosides by Mitsunobu condensation (see figure).