title: Atropurpuran - Missing Biosynthetic Link Leading to the Hetidine and Arcutine C20-Diterpenoid Alkaloids or an Oxidative Degradation Product?
abstract: A possible biosynthetic link between atropurpuran, the hetidine diterpenoid alkaloids and the alkaloid arcutine and congeners is proposed. The feasibility of aspects of this biosynthesis, especially key 1,2-rearrangements, have been examined computationally.
authors.affiliation: Latimer Hall, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, Tel: 510-643-6312.
authors.forename: Manuel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Weber
authors.affiliation: Latimer Hall, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, Tel: 510-643-6312.
authors.forename: Kyle
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Owens
authors.affiliation: Latimer Hall, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, Tel: 510-643-6312.
authors.forename: Richmond
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sarpong
keywords: Biosynthesis; arcutines; diterpenoid alkaloids; hetidine; oxidation