Studies on the Syntheses of Heterocyclic Compounds. DCCCXCII. An Efficient Stereoselective Synthesis of Potential Intermediates for Rauwolfia Alkaloids from Furan and Its Derivatives
Author's Organization:Department of Pharmacy, Akita University Hospital Department of Pharmacy, Akita University Hospital Department of Pharmacy, Akita University Hospital Pharmaceutical Institute, Tohoku University
A general method for the stereoselective synthesis of the potential intermediates (11), (12), (20), and (21) for the Rauwolfia alkaloid reserpine (1) and its analogs starting from furan and benzyl furfuryl ether is described.