First Total Synthesis of a Fluorinated Calystegin
2010 ◽
Vol 65
(4)
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pp. 445-451
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Keyword(s):
A straightforward chiral pool synthesis for the first fluorinated calystegin is described. Key steps of this synthesis include an ultrasound-assisted Zn-mediated tandem ring opening reaction followed by a Grubbs’ catalyst-mediated ring closure metathesis reaction. The target compound is a selective and competitive inhibitor for a β -glycosidase.