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Stereoselective reduction of β,δ-diketo esters. A novel strategy for the synthesis of artificial HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
Hiyama,Reddy,Minami,Hanamoto
, p. 350 - 363 (2007/10/02)
Condensation of N-methoxy-N-methyl amides with the dianions of acetoacetates gives in good yields β,δ-diketo esters, which are reduced with Et2BOMe-NaBH4 in tetrahydrofuran-methanol highly selectively to give syn-β,δ-dihydroxy esters in one step. Similarly, the β,δ-diketo esters of the Taber's chiral alcohol or its enantiomer respectively are reduced to give syn-β,δ-dihydroxy esters of moderate enantiomeric excess. Higher diastereo- and enantioselectivity were achieved by reduction of the β,δ-diketo esters of the Taber's chiral alcohol or its enantiomer successively with diisobutylalane and with Et2BOMe-NaBH4. The resulting syn-diol esters were hydrolyzed and lactonized to give various types of β-hydroxy-δ-lactones commonly found in artificial HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.
