The synthesis of Plicatin B via the Heck reaction

Roderick W. Bates*, Christine J. Gabel

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Abstract

The anti-microbial natural product Plicatin B has been synthesized in 53% overall yield using a Heck reaction as the key step. The optimum conditions for this reaction have been determined. Halophenols proved much less reactive than their corresponding acetates.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3547-3550
Number of pages4
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume34
Issue number22
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 28 1993
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Drug Discovery
  • Organic Chemistry

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