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10.1021/jo015791h
The research describes a concise and stereocontrolled total synthesis of epothilone A and a formal synthesis of epothilone B, which are structurally unique polyketide macrolides with significant anticancer activity. The synthesis routes leverage nitrile oxide cycloadditions and a highly diastereoselective convergent aldol coupling, resulting in the expeditious construction of these complex molecules with complete stereocontrol. Key chemicals used in the process include isoxazolines, allylic alcohols, phosphonates, and various reagents for selective oxidations, reductions, and protection/deprotection steps. The study not only achieves the synthesis of epothilones A and B but also contributes to the advancement of novel methodologies for carbon-carbon bond formation and the development of scalable approaches to these important natural products.
10.1002/(SICI)1521-3773(20000103)39:1<209::AID-ANIE209>3.0.CO;2-F
The research focuses on the enantioselective total synthesis of epothilone A, a potent antitumor agent that stabilizes microtubules, similar to taxol. The purpose of the study was to achieve this synthesis using simple asymmetric catalysts, which had not been accomplished at the time. The researchers successfully utilized multifunctional asymmetric catalyses, including direct aldol reactions and cyanosilylation, to synthesize epothilone A. The conclusions of the research were that the enantioselective total synthesis of epothilone A was achieved, marking a significant advancement in the field of organic synthesis, particularly for the synthesis of complex molecules with potential medicinal applications.