Synthesis of stereodefined z-vinyl iodides from carbohydrates as a prelude to C/D ring assembly in taxanes

Leo A. Paquette*, Tzenge Lien Shih, Qingbei Zeng, John E. Hofferberth

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Abstract

D-Mannitol has been transformed into 10 and 14, while D-glucose has served as precursor to 20. In the latter example, key steps include stereocontrolled vinylation, oxidative fragmentation of the tetrahydrofuran- 2,3-diol, oxetane ring closure, and highly stereoselective iodoolefination.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3519-3522
Number of pages4
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume40
Issue number18
DOIs
StatePublished - 30 04 1999
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Alkenyl halides
  • Carbohydrates
  • Oxetanes
  • Wittig reactions

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