Abstract
(Matrix presented) A short and highly stereoselective synthesis of the novel steroid squalamine (1) was accomplished in nine steps from easily available methyl chenodeoxylcholanate 2. Our synthesis featured improved dehydrogenation of 4 followed by conjugate reduction to construct the trans AB-ring system and efficient asymmetric isopropylation of aldehyde 6 to introduce the C-24R-hydroxyl group.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3257-3259 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 4 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry