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A Short Synthesis of Strychnine from Pyridine
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A Short Synthesis of Strychnine from Pyridine

David B. C Martin and Christopher D Vanderwal
Total Synthesis of Natural Products, pp.67-102
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
11/15/2012
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-34065-9_4

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Abstract

The synthesis of complex natural products serves as a source of great inspiration and challenge for organic chemists. The synthesis of strychnine is no exception. With six contiguous stereocenters, five of which adorn the central cyclohexane ring, a stereodefined trisubstituted olefin, and seven rings, strychnine (1, Fig. 4.1) presents a significant challenge for synthesis.
Pyridinium Salt Heck Reaction Conjugate Addition Alder Reaction Allylic Alcohol

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