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Synthesis of β-Vetivone More resources available ... - ChemistforChrist

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<strong>Synthesis</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>β</strong>-<strong>Vetivone</strong><br />

<strong>Synthesis</strong> <strong>of</strong> starting material:<br />

O<br />

OEt<br />

OEt<br />

Cl<br />

Cl<br />

+<br />

O<br />

OH<br />

OH<br />

OEt<br />

OEt<br />

O<br />

O<br />

OEt<br />

OEt<br />

O<br />

O<br />

The last step didn't work due to following side reaction:<br />

The fast ring closure is due to the a very reactive LG (Allylic chloride)<br />

OH<br />

New approach:<br />

OH SO 2Cl<br />

OH 2 eq. n-BuLi<br />

OH<br />

O<br />

Cl<br />

OH<br />

LiAlH 4<br />

O 2 eq. MsCl<br />

O<br />

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O<br />

+<br />

O<br />

OH<br />

OH<br />

Reacts faster due to being<br />

the less stabilized alcoholate<br />

Yields are rather moderate but the dichloride could be obtained.<br />

Revisiting dipolar, aprotic solvents<br />

Me<br />

O<br />

S<br />

Me<br />

H<br />

O<br />

N Me<br />

Me<br />

DMSO DMF<br />

Most important ones are DMSO and DMF<br />

Cl<br />

Cl<br />

SO 2Cl<br />

O<br />

OMs<br />

HMPA<br />

LiCl<br />

Cl<br />

Cl<br />

The allylic alcoholate<br />

is not very reactive and<br />

give is therefore quickly<br />

Mesylated before<br />

undergoing ring -<br />

closure.<br />

OMs<br />

OMs<br />

HMPA makes the Cl -<br />

very nucleophilic.

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