Synthesis of (+/-)-3H-epivincamine via a Rh(II)-triggered cyclization/cycloaddition cascade.
A synthesis of (+/-)-3H-epivincamine is reported. Important steps include (1) a Rh(II)-catalyzed intramolecular [3+2]-cycloaddition of an alpha-diazo indolo amide, (2) a reductive ring opening of the cycloadduct, (3) a decarboethoxylation reaction, and (4) a base-induced keto-amide ring contraction.
Department of Chemistry, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA.
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D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000138:chemical synthesis; D003500:Cyclization; D012238:Rhodium / Q000737:chemistry*; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000138:chemical synthesis; D014749:Vincamine / Q000138:chemical synthesis*
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D014749:Vincamine; D012238:Rhodium