ECB-ART-42867
Chemistry
2013 Jun 10;1924:7708-12. doi: 10.1002/chem.201301186.
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Total synthesis of starfish saponin goniopectenoside B.
Abstract
Star quality: Goniopectenoside B, a minor asterosaponin from starfish Goniopecten demonstrans with antifouling activity, has been synthesized in a convergent 21 steps and in 4.3 % overall yield starting from adrenosterone. This represents the first synthesis of a complex asterosaponin, which are ubiquitous and characteristic in starfish as defense chemicals (see figure).
PubMed ID: 23649953
Article link: Chemistry