Abstract
Here, we present a 6-step gram-scale synthesis of (±)-gregatin A, a
fungal polyketide characterized by an alkylated furanone core
origi-nally isolated from Cephalosporium gregatum. The synthetic route
features an intermolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition, a Mo-mediated
disconnection of isoxazole skeleton, and an acid-mediated
desilylation/enamine hydrolysis and hemiketalization cascade. Notably,
this synthetic approach establishes a versatile platform applicable to
the synthesis of diverse gregatin congeners, allowing for the
introduc-tion of varied side chains. Our method not only facilitates the
scalable production of (±)-gregatin A but also opens avenues for the
ex-ploration of structural analogs with unique biological activities.