Dearomative hydroboration-enabled synthesis of idarubicinone and synthesis of minor cannabinoids and their metabolites

Anthracyclines are archetypal representatives of tetracyclic type II polyketide natural products that are widely used in cancer chemotherapy. Although syntheses of this class of compounds have been extensively explored, all known approaches are based on annulations, relying on the union of properly pre-functionalized building blocks. To complement these studies, here we showcase an alternative, non-annulative entry to anthracyclines, starting from a polynuclear arene. Specifically, tetracene was converted to idarubicinone, an aglycone of the FDA approved anthracycline idarubicin, by a judicious orchestration of Co- and Ru-catalyzed arene oxidation and a novel dearomative hydroboration. This global functionalization strategy, a combination of site-selective arene- and dearomative-functionalizations, provided the key anthracycline framework in five operations and enabled rapid and controlled access to idarubicinone. Another class of compound deriving from polyketide synthases are the cannabinoids. Having a long history of use, yet controversial nature Cannabis offers the possibility for the treatment of many diseases. Reports are varied, however, possibly due to the affect of numerous and under-studied minor cannabinoids. A small library of minor cannabinoids were prepared and tested for their anti-inflammatory pain with the goal of discovering a novel lead compound. Specifically, cannabimovone was prepared in biomimetic fashion and displayed a remarkable ability to stimulate the production of cytokines in a BV-2 mouse microglial cell line under inflammatory response.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Chemistry

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2022

Author dc:creator

• Dennis, David Gerald

Contributors dc:contributor

• Sarlah, David
• Denmark, Scott E.
• White, M. Christina
• Silverman, Scott K.

• Dearomatization
• Arenophile
• Total Synthesis
• Cannabinoids
• Cannabis
• Hydroboration
• CBD

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2021 David Dennis

Language dc:language

en

Handle dc:identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/2142/113121

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/113121