Strategies for the synthesis of Stemona alkaloids: an update

Covering: 2009 to 2022 The Stemona alkaloids, which are found in plant species from the family Stemonaceae, represent a tremendously large and structurally-diverse family of natural products. This review presents and discusses a selection of case studies, grouped by alkaloid class, that showcase the key strategies and overall progress that has been made in the synthesis of Stemona alkaloids and related compounds since 2009. Structural reassignments that have been reported over this period are also identified where necessary.

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This review presents the key strategies and overall progress made in the synthesis of Stemona alkaloids and related compounds since 2009. Case studies are grouped by alkaloid class, showcasing the advancements in this field. Structural reassignments reported during this period are also identified.