A Convergent Approach to the Forskolin Skeleton

Fortune O. Ononiwu, Bo Wang, Nancy I. Totah

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Abstract

A convergent approach to the forskolin skeleton is described. Assembly of a simplified tricyclic framework is achieved in a single step via the dihydropyrone Diels–Alder reaction. Selective manipulation of the resulting cycloadduct, in conjunction with an unusual equilibration of the C8 stereocenter, provides access to scaffolds that differ in relative stereochemistry at both the A/B and B/C ring junctions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)151-156
Number of pages6
JournalSynlett
Volume36
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 6 2024

Keywords

  • Diels–Alder reaction
  • diastereoselective synthesis
  • equilibration
  • forskolin
  • fused ring systems
  • natural product analogues
  • regioselectivity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry

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