A facile chiral pool synthesis of 9-epi-decarestrictine-D, decarestrictine-D and O

Catalytic Enantioselective Halocyclizations to Access Benzoxazepinones and Benzoxazecinones

We report a catalytic asymmetric halocyclization protocol to furnish benzoxazepinones and benzoxazecinones using (DHQ)₂PHAL as the catalyst. Various halogenated benzoxazepinones and benzoxazecinones were achieved in excellent yields and enantioselectivities under mild conditions. A cocrystal structure of the substrate and the catalyst was studied.

Recent progress in selenium-catalyzed organic reactions

Selenium-based catalysts, including organo- and inorganoselenium ones, in organic synthesis in the recent decade are reviewed.

A facile approach for the synthesis of C13-C24 fragments of maltepolides A, C and D

A linear, chiron approach for the synthesis of C13-C24 fragments of cytostatic maltepolides A, C and D consisting of a tetrahydrofuran subunit and a chiral alkenyl/alkyl substituent is achieved from (+)-diethyl l-tartrate. The other chiral stereocenters were generated by employing key reactions such as Crimmins aldol, alkynylation and CeCl₃·7H₂O mediated Luche reduction reactions.

Organoselenium and DMAP co-catalysis: regioselective synthesis of medium-sized halolactones and bromooxepanes from unactivated alkenes

A co-catalytic system has been developed for the synthesis of medium-sized halolactones and bromooxepanes possessing high transannular strain. Mechanistic studies reveal that quaternary selenium intermediate is involved in catalysis.