Han, J.; Jones, A.; Lei, X
Synthesis 2015, 47, 1519-1533.
This review summarizes the application of different strategies for the key Diels–Alder cycloaddition in prenylflavonoid and related Diels–Alder natural products synthesis, highlighting the application of novel methodologies and innovative strategies in the synthesis of these natural products and their analogues.
1 Introduction
2 Classical Conditions for the Diels–Alder Cycloaddition
2.1 Thermal Promotion
2.2 High-Pressure Promotion
2.3 Brønsted Acid Catalysis
3 Modern Approaches to the Diels–Alder Cycloaddition
3.1 Electron-Transfer Initiation
3.2 Silver-Nanoparticle Catalysis
3.3 Chiral-Boron-Complex Promotion
4 Conclusion
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Synthesis 2015, 47, 1519-1533