Synfacts 2010(1): 0002-0002  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1218258
Synthesis of Natural Products and Potential Drugs
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Synthesis of Aspercyclide B

Contributor(s): Philip Kocienski, Zofia Komsta
J. Pospíšil, C. Müller, A. Fürstner*
Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, Mülheim/Ruhr, Germany
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Publication History

Publication Date:
21 December 2009 (online)

Significance

Aspercyclide B is an Aspergillus metabolite that interferes with the interaction of immunoglobin E antibodies with its human high-affinity receptor and hence is a potential treatment for allergic disorders. The focal step of the synthesis is a high-yielding, diastereoselective intramolecular Nozaki-Hiyama-Kishi reaction (K L).