Studies directed toward the synthesis of the B-type amphidinolide natural products using nickel-catalyzed reductive couplings of enynes and carbonyl compounds

Abstract

Progress coupling of substrates, toward the total synthesis of amphidinolide B1 is described. The reductive 1,3-eynes and ketones was explored. It was found to work well with simple but failed to yield intermediates toward amphidinolide B1 [images] ... The coupling of 1,3-enyne and aldehyde fragments toward the synthesis of amphidinolides G3 and H4 is also described. The entire carbon skeleton of these natural products has been prepared from this coupling and a subsequent installation of a methyl group using an indium based reagent ... [images].