Scheme 3.
Synthesis of fragment 5:i) Cy2BPTf, TEA; crotonaldehyde (89%, >20:1 dr); ii) TBSCI, Imid. (86 %) iii) Me(OMe)NMgCI (10 equiv., 92%); iv) MeLi, −40°C (98%).
Synthesis of fragment 5:i) Cy2BPTf, TEA; crotonaldehyde (89%, >20:1 dr); ii) TBSCI, Imid. (86 %) iii) Me(OMe)NMgCI (10 equiv., 92%); iv) MeLi, −40°C (98%).