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Total synthesis of caerulomycin C via the halogen dance reaction.

Organic letters (2002-07-06)
Tarek Sammakia, Eric L Stangeland, Mark C Whitcomb
ABSTRACT

[reaction: see text] The total synthesis of caerulomycin C is described. Key steps in this synthesis utilize 1,2-, 1,3-, and 1,4-halogen dance reactions for the functionalization of the pyridine ring.

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Caerulomycin A, from Streptomyces caeruleus, ≥98% (HPLC)