Total Synthesis of (+)-Polyoxamic Acid via Visible-Light-Mediated Photocatalytic β-Scission and 1,5-Hydrogen Atom Transfer of Glucose Derivative.

A total synthesis of polyoxamic acid has been achieved. The key feature of the synthetic route is a visible-light-mediated β-scission and carbon-to-carbon 1,5-hydrogen atom transfer (1,5-HAT) to provide the functionalized alditol under mild conditions. This type of carbon-to-carbon 1,5-HAT initiated by C(sp)-centered radicals has been scarcely reported. Furthermore, the reaction was adapted for flow chemistry, facilitating the total synthesis of polyoxamic acid.