@article { ISI:000252219700011, title = {Efficient and practical total synthesis of (+/-)-alpha-cuparenone}, journal = {Synthesis-Stuttgart }, number = {24}, year = {2007}, month = {DEC}, pages = {3827-3830}, publisher = {GEORG THIEME VERLAG KG}, type = {Article}, address = {RUDIGERSTR 14, D-70469 STUTTGART, GERMANY}, abstract = {

A one-pot cyclopentannulation approach as the key step for the total synthesis of (+/-)-alpha-cuparenone is described.

}, keywords = {Alkylation, annulation, hydroboration-oxidation, reduction}, issn = {0039-7881}, doi = {10.1055/s-2007-990899}, author = {Chavan, Subhash P. and Dhawane, Abasaheb N. and Kalkote, Uttam R.} } @article {45733, title = {Unified approach to fused and spirocyclic oxindoles through lewis-acid-promoted opening of spiroepoxyoxindoles with allylsilanes: application to the formal synthesis of (+/-)-physovenine}, journal = {European Journal of Organic Chemistry}, year = {2017}, month = {MAY }, pages = {2603-2609}, type = {Article}, abstract = {

A protocol for the construction of oxindoles containing all-carbon quaternary centres in a highly regioselective manner has been developed. The reaction involves opening of spiroepoxyoxindoles with allylsilanes to give Hosomi-Sakurai-type products as well as new silicon-containing spirocyclic oxindoles. A formal synthesis of (+/-)-physovenine was accomplished in five steps using this protocol.

}, keywords = {alkaloids, Allylation, annulation, Lewis acids, spiro compounds}, issn = {1434-193X}, doi = {10.1002/ejoc.201700259}, author = {Sharma, Brijesh M. and Yadav, Mahesh and Gonnade, Rajesh G. and Kumar, Pradeep} } @article {44238, title = {Transition-metal-catalyzed reactions involving arynes}, journal = {Synthesis-Stuttgart}, volume = {50}, year = {2018}, month = {JAN}, pages = {1-16}, type = {Article}, abstract = {

The plethora of transformations attainable by the transition-metal-catalyzed reactions of arynes has found immense contemporary interest in the scientific community. This review highlights the scope and importance of transition-metal-catalyzed aryne reactions in the field of synthetic organic chemistry reported to date. It covers transformations achieved by the combination of arynes and various transition metals, which provide a facile access to a biaryl motif, fused polycyclic aromatic compounds, different novel carbocycles, various heterocycles, and complex natural products. 1 Introduction 2 Insertion of Arynes 3 Annulation of Arynes 4 Cycloaddition of Arynes 5 Multicomponent Reactions of Arynes 6 Miscellaneous Reactions of Arynes 7 Total Synthesis of Natural Products Using Arynes 8 Conclusion

}, keywords = {annulation, arynes, Cycloaddition, Insertion, multicomponent, Natural products, Transition Metal}, issn = {0039-7881}, doi = {10.1055/s-0036-1589517}, author = {Dhokale, Ranjeet A. and Mhaske, Santosh B.} } @article {49509, title = {Stereoselective strategies for the synthesis of functionalized cis-hydrindanes in natural product synthesis}, journal = {European Journal of Organic Chemistry}, volume = {28}, year = {2025}, month = {APR}, type = {Review}, abstract = {

The cis-hydrindane motif is a bicyclic structure commonly found in many natural products that exhibit significant biological activity. This structural feature is present in a variety of bioactive compounds, particularly terpenoids, steroids, and alkaloids, which are known for their therapeutic potential, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, and anticancer properties. Due to its prevalence and biological relevance, the cis-hydrindane framework has attracted considerable attention from synthetic chemists, who have devoted substantial effort toward developing efficient and diverse methods for constructing this important motif. Many of the synthesized cis-hydrindane compounds have been used as key intermediates or building blocks in the total synthesis of complex natural products. This review provides an overview of strategic approaches for synthesizing functionalized cis-hydrindanes and its derivatives from 2000 to the present day, focusing on their application in natural product synthesis. By examining the diverse methods and their impact on natural product synthesis, this review will underscore the enduring importance of the cis-hydrindane framework in both synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

}, keywords = {annulation, Cis-hydrindane, Diel-Alder reaction, Natural products, Total synthesis}, issn = {1434-193X}, doi = {10.1002/ejoc.202500006}, author = {Survase, Vijayanand U. and Handore, Kishor L.} }