Scheme 3. Synthesis of Target Compounds 16–39a .
aReagents and conditions: (a) RNH2, NaBH4, MeOH; (b) 2-methoxy-N-methylbenzylamine, NaBH4, MeOH; (c) 2M HCl/Et2O, rt; (d) Ph3P, DEAD, 2-fluoroethanol, THF; (e) ArCH2OTs, K2CO3, CH3CN for 24; ArCHO, NaBH(OAc)3, DCE for 33, 37-39; ArCHO, NaBH4, MeOH for 36; (f) NaOH, H2O2, MeOH.