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Rh-Catalyzed [2 + 2 + 2] Cycloadditions with Benzoquinones: De Novo Access to Naphthoquinones for Lignan and Type II Polyketide Synthesis
Wood, James M.,Da Silva, Eufranio N.,Bower, John F.
, p. 265 - 269 (2020)
The first examples of Rh-catalyzed [2 + 2 + 2] cycloadditions between diynes and benzoquinones are described. The method enables de novo and step-economical access to challenging naphthoquinones that are of relevance to lignan and type II polyketide synthesis. The value of the chemistry is demonstrated by a short total synthesis of justicidone.
Strategies towards potent trypanocidal drugs: Application of Rh-catalyzed [2?+?2?+?2] cycloadditions, sulfonyl phthalide annulation and nitroalkene reactions for the synthesis of substituted quinones and their evaluation against Trypanosoma cruzi
Wood, James M.,Satam, Nishikant S.,Almeida, Renata G.,Cristani, Vinicius S.,de Lima, Dênis P.,Dantas-Pereira, Luiza,Salom?o, Kelly,Menna-Barreto, Rubem F.S.,Namboothiri, Irishi N.N.,Bower, John F.,da Silva Júnior, Eufranio N.
, (2020/06/23)
Rhodium-catalyzed [2 + 2 + 2] cycloadditions, sulfonyl phthalide annulations and nitroalkene reactions have been employed for the synthesis of 56 quinone-based compounds. These were evaluated against Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease. The reactions described here are part of a program that aims to utilize modern, versatile and efficient synthetic methods for the one or two step preparation of trypanocidal compounds. We have identified 9 compounds with potent activity against the parasite; 3 of these were 30-fold more potent than benznidazole (Bz), a drug used for the treatment of Chagas disease. This article provides a comprehensive outline of reactions involving over 120 compounds aimed at the discovery of new quinone-based frameworks with activity against T. cruzi.
