The facile synthesis of a highly reactive α-bromocaranone from (+)-carene is reported. This intermediate was found to generate diverse chiral building blocks through radical or carbocation mediated cyclopropyl fragmentation reactions in moderate to excellent yields. Furthermore, the formation of an unexpected carvone derivative prompted several control studies that provided mechanistic insight into an unusual transformation. This study not only demonstrates the synthesis of a variety of chiral building blocks but provides insight into the reactivity of keto-halo-cyclopropanes in general.
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Herein we report our recent progress toward the enantioselective total synthesis of the diterpenoid natural products curcusones A–D by means of complementary Stetter annulation or ring-closing metathesis (RCM) disconnections. Using the latter approach, we have achieved the concise construction of the 5–7–6 carbocyclic core embedded in each member of the curcusone family. Essential to this route is the use of a cross-electrophile coupling strategy, which has not previously been harnessed in the context of natural product synthesis.more » « less
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