Total Syntheses

Reaction scheme for total synthesis of the natural product Flavocarpine
Total synthesis of Flavocarpine:
Reference:Buchi, G.; Manning, R. E.; Hochstein, F. A. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1962, 84, 3393. DOI
Reactions:Pyridine-N-oxide+nucleophile • Pyridine-N-oxide+nucleophile • Dehydrogenation • Pyridine → Pyridine-N-oxide • Nitrile → CarboxAmide • Carbazole synthesis •
Reagents:Cyanide, potassium • MeI • H2O2 • Acetic acid • POCl3 • H2O2 • Quinone • HCl, H2O •