The application of manganese (III) acetate to the synthesis of two diverse biologically active compounds

Author

Andrew J. Dunham

Publication Date

1-1-1988

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

Degree Name

B.S. (Bachelor of Science)

Legacy Department

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Abstract

Methyl-4-oxo-10-(1-oxoethoxy)-tricyclo[6.3.0.0²,⁶]undecan-5-oate, a synthetic precursor to hirsutene, was prepared in moderate yields via an intramolecular radical tandem cyclization of 4-(2,6-cyclo-octadienyl)methyl acetoacetate induced by manganese (III) acetate. Two analogous polysubstituted dihydrofurans of expected PAF antagonistic activity were prepared in good yields from the manganese(III) acetate induced fusion of a substituted styrene with a substituted benzoyl acetate. The use of manganese(III) acetate oxidations in the syntheses of such diverse compounds promises greater applications of this chemistry towards other synthetic problems in the future.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references.

Recommended Citation

Dunham, Andrew J., "The application of manganese (III) acetate to the synthesis of two diverse biologically active compounds" (1988). Honors Capstones. 1110.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/1110

Extent

15 pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

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In Copyright

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Text