Synthesis of the ABC Ring System of Jiadifenin via Pd-Catalyzed Cyclizations

Abstract
An efficient route toward the central ABC system of jiadifenin has been developed using two key Pd-catalyzed cyclizations. A protic solvent-activated Mizoroki−Heck reaction was used to construct the C9 quaternary carbon and the A ring. A cascading Tsuji−Trost cyclization/lactonization sequence was employed to establish the BC ring system and the C5,6 stereochemistry.