Access to the Surugatoxin Alkaloids: Chemo-, Regio-, and Stereoselective Oxindole Annulation

J Org Chem. 2015 Nov 20;80(22):11258-65. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.5b02053. Epub 2015 Nov 5.

Abstract

We report the synthesis of an aglycone of the surugatoxin family. The synthesis of this surugatoxin core was accomplished in 13 steps using a new oxindole annulation and late-stage enamine oxidation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't