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RESEARCH PRODUCT

A five-step synthesis of (±)-tylophorine via a nitrile-stabilized ammonium ylide.

Günther LahmTill OpatzAlexander Stoye

subject

chemistry.chemical_classificationNitrileMolecular StructureStereochemistryOrganic ChemistryIndolizinesPhenanthrenesQuaternary Ammonium Compoundschemistry.chemical_compoundAlkaloidschemistryStevens rearrangementYlideNitrilesOrganic chemistryAmmoniumProtecting group

description

The Stevens rearrangement of a nitrile-stabilized ammonium ylide is the key step of a very short and practical synthesis of the phenanthroindolizine alkaloid (±)-tylophorine. The method requires only five linear steps and is devoid of any protecting group manipulations.

10.1021/jo3011045https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22783990