Total Syntheses

Reaction scheme for total synthesis of the natural product Hirsutene (Funk)
Total synthesis of Hirsutene (Funk):
Reference:Funk, R. L.; Bolton, G. L. J. Org. Chem. 1984, 49, 5021. DOI
Reactions:Sakurai allylation • Si-Allyl+Enone • Enone+Si-R • ConjAdd Si-Allyl • Ketone → Nitrone • Nitrone synthesis • Nitrone Cycloaddition • Cyclopentane • Bicyclo(330) • N-OR → N-H • Alkyl-OH → Ketone • Hydrogenation alkene • Cope elimination • Amine → AmineOxide •
Reagents:Allyl-SiR3 • TiCl4 • NHMe(OH) • NaOEt • MeI • H2, Pd • Bicarbonate, sodium • CrO3Cl·PyH (PCC) • H2, Pd • Perbenzoic acid, 3-chloro •