Development of a Kilogram-Scale Asymmetric Synthesis of a Potent DP Receptor Antagonist

Autor: Peter E. Maligres, Bob Reamer, Cecile G. Savarin, Guy R. Humphrey, Matthew T. Tudge, Katherine DiFelice, David M. Tellers, D. L. Hughes
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: Organic Process Research & Development. 14:787-798
ISSN: 1520-586X
1083-6160
Popis: An efficient asymmetric synthesis of a unique sulfenylated prostaglandin DP receptor antagonist candidate is described. The synthesis is characterized by a novel intramolecular Friedel−Crafts cyclization of an imino-pyrrole to prepare the azaindole core. Other key steps include a highly selective Horner−Wadsworth−Emmons olefination of a tricyclic ketone intermediate and subsequent catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation of a trisubstituted α,β-unsaturated ester to install the chirogenic center. Finally, a new indole sulfenylation protocol was developed to install the aromatic thioether functionality in good yield.
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