Synthetic Approach to Olguine: EPC1Preparation of Ethyl 6,7-Anhydro-4-O-Benzyl-2,3-Dideoxy-α-D-Altro-Oct-2-Eno-1,8-Dialdo-1,5-Pyranoside

Abstract
(+)-Olguine (1) is a natural product isolated in our laboratory2 from a non-classified species of the genus Hyptis. It shows antileukemic activity invitro3. We are interested in the synthesis of olguine and related compounds (such as diastereomers) in order to test their physiological activity.