Efficient Synthesis of Mugineic Acid, A Typical Phytosiderophore, Utilizing the Phenyl Group as the Carboxyl Synthon

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)74778-2

Stereoselective total synthesis of mugineic acid, a unique phytosiderophore from roots of barley, has been achieved from (2R,3R)- and (2S,3S)-2,3-epoxycinnamyl alcohols employing the phenyl group as the carboxyl synthon.