Synthesis of Centrolobine

Structure of Centrolobine

C20H24O3

Principal investigatorPaul A. Clarke
Publication year2005
Synthesis typeTotal
Number of steps 4 (linear)
References
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intermediate structure + intermediate structure + intermediate structure
Yb(OTf)3
CF3CO2H
-78 °C to RT, 5 h, 60%
"Also isolated was the C2-epimer (32 % yield)."
intermediate structure
H2O2, LiOH
H2O, THF
60 °C, 2 h, 60%
intermediate structure
BF3.OEt2, (CH2SH)2
CH2Cl2
RT, 20 min, 100%
intermediate structure
H2, Ni (Raney)
1 atm
EtOH
35 °C, 18 h, 100%
intermediate structure