Novel synthesis of castanospermine and 1-epicastanospermine

Linda Cronin, Paul V. Murphy

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Abstract

(Chemical Equation Presented) Polyhydroxylated indolizidines have potential for treatment of HIV, hepatitis C and HSV infection, multiple sclerosis, angiogenesis, cancer, and diabetes. A new synthetic approach to the title compounds from a 5-C-methoxypyranosyl azide has been developed. The route incorporates the aldol reaction and a novel catalytic reductive amination cascade to generate the indolizidine ring.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2691-2693
Number of pages3
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume7
Issue number13
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes

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