The first total synthesis of moracin O and moracin P, and establishment of the absolute configuration of moracin O

Chem Commun (Camb). 2009 Apr 14:(14):1879-81. doi: 10.1039/b823340c. Epub 2009 Mar 4.

Abstract

The first total synthesis of the naturally occurring benzofurans, moracins O and P was achieved using a Sonogashira cross coupling reaction followed by in situ cyclization, and the absolute configuration of natural moracin O was established.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Benzofurans / chemical synthesis*
  • Benzofurans / chemistry
  • Biological Products / chemical synthesis
  • Biological Products / chemistry
  • Phenol / chemistry

Substances

  • Benzofurans
  • Biological Products
  • moracin O
  • moracin P
  • Phenol