Nucleophilic addition of organozinc reagents to 2-sulfonyl cyclic ethers: stereoselective synthesis of manassantins A and B

Org Lett. 2009 Jan 1;11(1):89-92. doi: 10.1021/ol8024617.

Abstract

A convergent route to the synthesis of manassantins A and B, potent inhibitors of HIF-1, is described. Central to the synthesis is a stereoselective addition of an organozinc reagent to a 2-benzenesulfonyl cyclic ether to achieve the 2,3-cis-3,4-trans-4,5-cis-tetrahydrofuran of the natural products. Preliminary structure-activity relationships suggested that the (R)-configuration at C-7 and C-7''' is not critical for HIF-1 inhibition. In addition, the hydroxyl group at C-7 and C-7''' can be replaced with a carbonyl group without loss of activity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Ethers, Cyclic / chemistry*
  • Furans / chemical synthesis*
  • Furans / chemistry
  • Furans / pharmacology
  • Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1 / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Lignans / chemical synthesis*
  • Lignans / chemistry
  • Lignans / pharmacology
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Sulfones / chemistry*
  • Zinc / chemistry*

Substances

  • Ethers, Cyclic
  • Furans
  • Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1
  • Lignans
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Sulfones
  • manassantin B
  • manassantin A
  • Zinc