Recent advances in the total synthesis of 2,7′-cyclolignans
Hanqiu Zhang, Chuxuan Yan, Jian Xiao, Ya‐Wen Wang, Yu Peng
Abstract
The synthetic progress of bioactive 2,7'-cyclolignans is reviewed. After a short introduction to biosynthesis and chemoenzymatic synthesis, the chemical synthesis of various aryltetralin, dihydronaphthalene and 7'-arylnaphthalene-types of these lignans is demonstrated. Notably, newly developed methods, such as Pd-catalyzed C-H arylation, organocatalysis and photocatalysis under visible-light, are discussed during the construction of their skeleton. These efforts will stimulate further development of novel synthetic strategies for this kind of natural product with important biological activities.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryNatural productTotal synthesisOrganocatalysisCombinatorial chemistryOrganic synthesisPhotocatalysisBiosynthesisNanotechnologyCatalysisBiochemical engineeringOrganic chemistryEnantioselective synthesisEngineeringEnzymeMaterials sciencePlant-derived Lignans Synthesis and BioactivityTraditional and Medicinal Uses of AnnonaceaeMagnolia and Illicium research