Total Syntheses

Reaction scheme for total synthesis of the natural product Disparlure
Total synthesis of Disparlure:
Reference:Li, L. H.; Wang, D.; Chan, T. H. Tetrahedron Lett. 1997, 38, 101. DOI
Reactions:Sharpless epoxidation • Carbocupration Alkyne • Cu-Alkyl+Alkyne • Mg-R → Cu-R • Cu-Vinyl+Alkyl-X • Alkyl-X+Cu-R • Si-Oxiranyl → H-Oxiranyl •
Reagents:Alkyl-MgX • CuI • P(OMe)3 • Vinyl-Cu • NiBr • Tartrate, diisopropyl • Hydroperoxide, tbutyl - Ti • Fluoride, R4N+