Synthetic study demonstrates the first enantioselective total synthesis of (−)-hunterine A, highlighting asymmetric desymmetrization to assemble the complex pentacyclic architecture.
The first enantioselective total synthesis of (−)-hunterine A is disclosed. Our strategy employs a catalytic asymmetric desymmetrization of a symmetrical diketone and subsequent Beckmann rearrangement to construct a 5,6-α-aminoketone. A convergent 1,2-addition joins a vinyl dianion nucleophile and the enantioenriched ketone. The endgame of the synthesis features an aza-Cope/Mannich reaction and azide-olefin dipolar cycloaddition to complete the pentacyclic ring system. The synthesis is completed through a regioselective aziridine ring opening.
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