The total synthesis of amphilectane-type diterpenoid ()-7-isocyanoamphilecta-11(20),15-diene,
isolated from the tropical marine sponge Cymbastela
hooperi, was achieved. The synthesis involves construction
of a cis-decalin ring by an intramolecular Diels-Alder
reaction and construction of an all-trans-perhydrophenalene
ring by an intramolecular Michael reaction as the key steps.
total synthesis - 7-isocyanoamphilecta-11(20),15-diene - isocyanide - intramolecular
Diels-Alder reaction - intramolecular Michael reaction