Abstract:
Heading south: An efficient approach to the FGHI southern ring system of azaspiracid-1 is disclosed. Each of the eight stereogenic centers is generated with excellent diastereoselectivity. In addition, the stereochemical outcome of the ketalization steps could be controlled by careful selection of the conditions. Teoc=2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxycarbonyl; TMS=trimethylsilyl; TIPS=triisopropylsilyl; Bn=benzyl.