Synthesis of two analogues of brassinolide, possible plant growth promoting steroids

Authors
Allevi, P Longo, A Anastasia, M
Citation
P. Allevi et al., Synthesis of two analogues of brassinolide, possible plant growth promoting steroids, TETRAHEDRON, 55(13), 1999, pp. 4167-4176
Citations number
31
Categorie Soggetti
Chemistry & Analysis","Organic Chemistry/Polymer Science
Journal title
TETRAHEDRON
ISSN journal
00404020 → ACNP
Volume
55
Issue
13
Year of publication
1999
Pages
4167 - 4176
Database
ISI
SICI code
0040-4020(19990326)55:13<4167:SOTAOB>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
The synthesis of two isomeric brassinosteroids, analogues of brassinolide, containing the 2 beta,3 beta diol system typical of ecdysteroids and a five -membered lactone bonded to the steroid ring B is described. The synthesis leads to both lactones via a metal hydride reduction of the Diels-Alder add uct of ergosterol. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.