Convergent synthesis of glycoalkaloids solasonine and its saponin derivative

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,9753-9756 DOI: 10.1039/D4CC01850H, Communication Yue Yang, Tong Li, Huiran Hao, Ju-Zheng Sheng, Tianlu Li, Peng Peng Efficient and convergent synthesis of glycoalkaloids solasonine and its saponin derivative was achieved via a novel AuCl3–tBuCN cooperative catalysis 1,2-trans glycosidation strategy.