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A Versatile Synthetic Strategy for Diverse Taxane Diterpenes, Including First Total Syntheses of Cyclotaxanes

Q: How could this versatile synthetic strategy be applied to the preparation of other complex natural product families beyond taxane diterpenes?

This versatile synthetic strategy could be applied to the preparation of other complex natural product families by identifying key structural features that can be interconverted through strategic synthetic manipulations. By understanding the principles of stereoelectronic control and molecular framework interconversions, researchers can design synthetic routes that allow for the transformation of one complex framework into another, thereby accessing a wider range of natural products. This approach may involve the use of advanced intermediates that can serve as versatile building blocks for the synthesis of multiple natural product families, similar to the approach described for taxane diterpenes.

Q: What are the potential limitations or challenges in using this interconversion-based approach for the synthesis of taxane diterpenes, and how might they be addressed?

One potential limitation of using an interconversion-based approach for the synthesis of taxane diterpenes is the complexity and intricacy of the molecular transformations involved. Interconverting between different polycyclic frameworks requires precise control over stereochemistry, regiochemistry, and bond formation, which can be challenging to achieve. Additionally, the synthesis of advanced intermediates that can undergo these interconversions may be time-consuming and resource-intensive. To address these challenges, researchers can leverage computational tools and predictive models to design more efficient synthetic routes and optimize reaction conditions. By gaining a deeper understanding of the stereoelectronic factors that govern molecular framework interconversions, chemists can develop strategies to streamline the synthesis process and improve overall yields. Collaboration between synthetic chemists and computational chemists can help overcome these challenges and facilitate the development of novel synthetic methodologies for complex natural product synthesis.

Q: What insights from this work on the importance of stereoelectronic control in governing molecular framework interconversions could be leveraged to inspire new strategies in other areas of organic synthesis?

The insights gained from the importance of stereoelectronic control in governing molecular framework interconversions can be leveraged to inspire new strategies in other areas of organic synthesis by emphasizing the role of electronic effects in driving chemical transformations. By understanding how electronic factors influence the reactivity and selectivity of organic reactions, researchers can design more efficient and selective synthetic routes for the preparation of diverse molecular architectures. This knowledge can be applied to the development of novel catalytic systems, the design of new reaction mechanisms, and the discovery of unconventional bond-forming processes. By harnessing the power of stereoelectronic control, chemists can unlock new synthetic pathways and expand the toolbox of available synthetic methods for the construction of complex organic molecules. This approach has the potential to revolutionize the field of organic synthesis and enable the efficient preparation of diverse natural product families and pharmaceutical compounds.

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A versatile synthetic strategy based on the interconversion of complex molecular frameworks enables general access to a wide range of classical and cyclotaxane diterpenes, including the first total syntheses of several cyclotaxanes.

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The content describes a novel synthetic approach for the preparation of a diverse family of taxane diterpenes, including both classical and cyclotaxane frameworks. Key points:

Taxane diterpenes are an important natural product family, with paclitaxel being a prominent anti-cancer therapeutic.
In contrast to classical taxanes, the bioactivity of cyclotaxanes (complex taxanes) remains significantly underexplored.
The authors report a versatile synthetic strategy that enables the interconversion of complex molecular frameworks, providing general access to a wide range of taxane diterpenes.
Using this approach, the authors were able to prepare a variety of classical and cyclotaxane frameworks, including the first total syntheses of taxinine K, canataxapropellane, and dipropellane C.
The synthetic approach deliberately avoids biomimicry, instead emphasizing the power of stereoelectronic control in orchestrating the interconversion of polycyclic frameworks.
This work expands the synthetic accessibility of the broader taxane diterpene family, including the underexplored cyclotaxanes, which could lead to the discovery of new bioactive compounds.

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The carbon skeleton of organic molecules plays a pivotal role in determining their physical and biological properties.
Paclitaxel, a classical taxane, has been an effective anti-cancer therapeutic for more than 25 years.
The carbon skeletons of classical and cyclotaxanes differ significantly, requiring distinct synthetic approaches.

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"In contrast to classical taxanes, the bioactivity of cyclotaxanes (also referred to as complex taxanes) remains significantly underexplored."
"The synthetic approach deliberately eschews biomimicry, emphasizing instead the power of stereoelectronic control in orchestrating the interconversion of polycyclic frameworks."

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A general strategy for the synthesis of taxane diterpenes - Nature

by Lu Pan,Fabia... alle www.nature.com 06-11-2024

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07675-8

A general strategy for the synthesis of taxane diterpenes - Nature

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How could this versatile synthetic strategy be applied to the preparation of other complex natural product families beyond taxane diterpenes?

This versatile synthetic strategy could be applied to the preparation of other complex natural product families by identifying key structural features that can be interconverted through strategic synthetic manipulations. By understanding the principles of stereoelectronic control and molecular framework interconversions, researchers can design synthetic routes that allow for the transformation of one complex framework into another, thereby accessing a wider range of natural products. This approach may involve the use of advanced intermediates that can serve as versatile building blocks for the synthesis of multiple natural product families, similar to the approach described for taxane diterpenes.

What are the potential limitations or challenges in using this interconversion-based approach for the synthesis of taxane diterpenes, and how might they be addressed?

One potential limitation of using an interconversion-based approach for the synthesis of taxane diterpenes is the complexity and intricacy of the molecular transformations involved. Interconverting between different polycyclic frameworks requires precise control over stereochemistry, regiochemistry, and bond formation, which can be challenging to achieve. Additionally, the synthesis of advanced intermediates that can undergo these interconversions may be time-consuming and resource-intensive.
To address these challenges, researchers can leverage computational tools and predictive models to design more efficient synthetic routes and optimize reaction conditions. By gaining a deeper understanding of the stereoelectronic factors that govern molecular framework interconversions, chemists can develop strategies to streamline the synthesis process and improve overall yields. Collaboration between synthetic chemists and computational chemists can help overcome these challenges and facilitate the development of novel synthetic methodologies for complex natural product synthesis.

What insights from this work on the importance of stereoelectronic control in governing molecular framework interconversions could be leveraged to inspire new strategies in other areas of organic synthesis?

The insights gained from the importance of stereoelectronic control in governing molecular framework interconversions can be leveraged to inspire new strategies in other areas of organic synthesis by emphasizing the role of electronic effects in driving chemical transformations. By understanding how electronic factors influence the reactivity and selectivity of organic reactions, researchers can design more efficient and selective synthetic routes for the preparation of diverse molecular architectures.
This knowledge can be applied to the development of novel catalytic systems, the design of new reaction mechanisms, and the discovery of unconventional bond-forming processes. By harnessing the power of stereoelectronic control, chemists can unlock new synthetic pathways and expand the toolbox of available synthetic methods for the construction of complex organic molecules. This approach has the potential to revolutionize the field of organic synthesis and enable the efficient preparation of diverse natural product families and pharmaceutical compounds.