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Total synthesis of calothrixin B and its analogs
Saravanan, Velu,Muthu Ramalingam, Bose,Mohanakrishnan, Arasambattu K.
, p. 1266 - 1279 (2014/03/21)
The total synthesis of calothrixin B and its analogs was achieved starting from 2-methylindole. The synthesis involved an electrocyclization of 2-nitroarylvinyl-3-phenylsulfonylvinylindoles as a key step to give 2-nitroaryl-4-methoxy-3-methylcarbazoles. Oxidation of these compounds followed by reductive cyclization led to N-phenylsulfonylquinocarbazoles. These quinocarbazoles underwent hydrolysis and aerial oxidation in one pot to give the target compounds. A linear synthesis of calothrixin B and its analogs has been established from commercially available 2-methylindole. The thermal electrocyclization of 2-nitroarylvinyl-3-phenylsulfonylindole was a key step in the synthesis. The synthesis of calothrixin B and its analogs was achieved in 12-22 % overall yield over twelve steps. Copyright