Abstract

Lyconadin A is an alkaloid possessing a unique structure and antitumor activity. The total synthesis of Lyconadin A was proposed via an acyl radical cascade reaction. To investigate the possibility and stereoselectivity of the cascade cyclization, phenyl selenoester 16 was chosen as a model substrate to study the 7-exo-5-exo radical cyclization. A synthetic route to phenyl selenoester 16 was developed. The 7-exo-5-exo radical cyclization was found to occur with a high yield and excellent stereoselectivty. Attempts were also tried to synthesize another radical precursor 14 albeit with less success. A synthetic pathway to the synthesis of 14 as well as its potential use in the context of the synthesis of Lyconadin A was proposed.

Degree

MS

College and Department

Physical and Mathematical Sciences; Chemistry and Biochemistry

Rights

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Date Submitted

2006-06-30

Document Type

Thesis

Handle

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etd1364

Keywords

Lyconadin A, total synthesis, 7-exo-5-exo radical cascade cyclization

Language

English

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