Abstract
A short and efficient synthesis of (+)-pilocarpine (1) has been accomplished in 10 steps and 51% overall yield from L-aspartic acid. The synthesis features a diastereoselective alkylation of a protected aspartic acid diester derivative and a selective hydrolysis of the α-methyl ester to give the corresponding amino acid. Subsequent replacement of the amino group with bromo, esterification, and a modified Reformatsky reaction with 1-methylimidazole-5-carboxaldehyde (8) afforded imidazole-substituted lactone 28
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
