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Formal Synthesis of (±)-Salvinorin A via Gold(I) Catalysis.

Huy Tran, Philippe McGee, Louis Barriault

Chemistry (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany) September 1, 2023 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202301640 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Topics Salvia divinorum
Keywords Gold Natural product Neoclerodane Terpenoids Total synthesis
Key points Reports a formal synthesis of (±)-salvinorin A in which two gold(I) catalytic processes, combined with an intermolecular Diels-Alder reaction and a gold(I)-catalyzed photoredox reaction, generate the natural product framework in eight steps with high diastereoselectivity.

Abstract

The formal synthesis of (±)-salvinorin A is presented. Our approach utilizes two distinct gold(I) catalytic processes. The combination of a gold(I)-catalyzed reaction with an intermolecular Diels-Alder reaction followed by a gold(I)-catalyzed photoredox reaction generated in eight steps the framework of the natural product with high diastereoselectivity.

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