459457-01-3Relevant academic research and scientific papers
Evolution of Biocatalytic and Chemocatalytic C-H Functionalization Strategy in the Synthesis of Manzacidin C
Zwick, Christian R.,Renata, Hans
, p. 7407 - 7415 (2018/05/29)
Because of their unique molecular architecture, the manzacidins have been the subject of intense synthetic efforts in the past two decades. Here, we describe two synthetic approaches toward manzacidin C that center on the enzymatic hydroxylation of unprotected l-leucine. This study also resulted in the discovery of novel synthetic methodologies, including a photocatalytic C-H azidation of unprotected amino acids. Additionally, we describe the use of hydroxylated l-leucine in the preparation of various densely substituted pyrrolidines.
Remote C-H Hydroxylation by an α-Ketoglutarate-Dependent Dioxygenase Enables Efficient Chemoenzymatic Synthesis of Manzacidin C and Proline Analogs
Zwick, Christian R.,Renata, Hans
supporting information, p. 1165 - 1169 (2018/02/07)
Selective C-H functionalization at distal positions remains a highly challenging problem in organic synthesis. Though Nature has evolved a myriad of enzymes capable of such feat, their synthetic utility has largely been overlooked. Here, we functionally characterize an α-ketoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase (Fe/αKG) that selectively hydroxylates the ? position of various aliphatic amino acids. Kinetic analysis and substrate profiling of the enzyme show superior catalytic efficiency and substrate promiscuity relative to other Fe/αKGs that catalyze similar reactions. We demonstrate the practical utility of this transformation in the concise syntheses of a rare alkaloid, manzacidin C, and densely substituted amino acid derivatives with remarkable step efficiency. This work provides a blueprint for future applications of Fe/αKG hydroxylation in complex molecule synthesis and the development of powerful synthetic paradigms centered on enzymatic C-H functionalization logic.
