Conformationally locked bicyclo[4.3.0]nonane carbanucleosides: synthesis and bio-evaluation

Abstract

D-Ribose was converted into 3 novel carbobicyclic nucleosides bearing a bicyclo[4.3.0]nonane framework in 16–19 steps with 5–12% overall yields involving a Wittig olefination and an intramolecular Diels–Alder reaction as the key steps. The present synthesis also provides an efficient entry for chiral hydrindenones. The conformation studies of these carbanucleosides and their bio-evaluation as potential antiviral agents are reported.