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Enantioselective Synthesis of Swainsonine, a Trihydroxylated Indolizidine Alkaloid
Adams, Curtis E.,Walker, Frederick J.,Sharpless, K. Barry
, p. 420 - 422 (2007/10/02)
A total synthesis of (-)-swainsonine in 21 steps and 6.6percent overall yield starting from trans-1,4-dichloro-2-butene and N-benzyl-p-toluenesulfonamide is described.The synthesis employs the methodology of the Masamune/Sharpless approach to polyhydroxylated natural products.
