Abstract
We report an asymmetric synthesis of the alkaloid fagomine, which is an inhibitor of mammalian α-glucosidase and β-galactosidase, by means of Sharpless asymmetric dihydroxylation and Pd(II)-catalyzed cyclization, starting from 3-(t-butoxylcarbonylamino)propanol.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 852-856 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Asymmetry |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2007/04/30 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Catalysis