Synthesis 2010(22): 3763-3784  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1258251
REVIEW
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Syntheses of Galbulimima Alkaloids

Uwe Rinner*, Christoph Lentsch, Christian Aichinger
Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Straße 38, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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Publication History

Received 28 May 2010
Publication Date:
15 September 2010 (online)

Abstract

The bark of the rain forest tree Galbulimima belgraveana has been identified as a rich source of fascinating natural products and so far 28 unique alkaloids have been isolated. The chemical interest in Galbulimima alkaloids started with the discovery of the promising biological activities of himbacine. Fifteen years after the first total synthesis of himbacine, this class of natural product still inspires, with the structurally more complex congeners himandrine, himgaline, and G.B. 13 as highly challenging synthetic targets. This review article summarizes and discusses all syntheses of Galbulimima alkaloids published to date.

1 Introduction

2 Syntheses of Galbulimima Alkaloids

2.1 Class I Alkaloids

2.2 Class II Alkaloids

2.3 Class III Alkaloids

3 Conclusion

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Picture of Galbulimima baccata published with permission from CSIRO Publishing; Scienceimage file number DA7199; Photographer: Andrew Ford.