Intermolecular radical addition to N-acylhydrazones as a stereocontrol strategy for alkaloid synthesis: formal synthesis of quinine.

ABSTRACT: Stereocontrolled Mn-mediated radical addition of alkyl iodides to chiral N-acylhydrazones enables strategic C-C bond disconnection of chiral amines. This strategy was examined in the context of a total synthesis of quinine, generating new findings of functional group compatibility leading to a revised strategy. Completion of a formal synthesis of quinine is presented, validating the application of Mn-mediated radical addition as a useful new C-C bond construction method for alkaloid synthesis. The Mn-mediated addition generates the chiral amine substructure of quinine with complete stereocontrol. Subsequent elaboration includes two successive ring closures to forge the azabicyclo[2.2.2]octane ring system of quincorine, linked to quinine through two known reactions.

SUBMITTER: Friestad GK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4114234 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature