Total Synthesis of Lamellarin D Trimethyl Ether, Lamellarin D, and Lamellarin H

Total syntheses of three different lamellarins have been accomplished using a Ru­(II)-catalyzed (3 + 2) annulation strategy to construct the central pyrrole ring. The striking features of this synthesis are the use of PEG-400 as a green solvent for the (3 + 2) annulation reaction and multiple catalytic reactions with excellent overall yield. The present route also enables the synthesis of various lamellarin analogues devoid of a B ring.