First total synthesis of the marine illudalane sesquiterpenoid alcyopterosin E

Chem Commun (Camb). 2002 Dec 21:(24):2984-5. doi: 10.1039/b209573d.

Abstract

The first synthesis of the marine illudalane sesquiterpenoid alcyopterosin E was accomplished through a concise ABC ring-formation strategy using a rhodium(I)-catalysed intramolecular alkyne cyclotrimerisation as key connection.

MeSH terms

  • Anthozoa / chemistry
  • Cyclization
  • Sesquiterpenes / chemical synthesis*
  • Sesquiterpenes / chemistry
  • Sesquiterpenes / isolation & purification
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Sesquiterpenes
  • alcyopterosin A
  • alcyopterosin E