Total Synthesis of Isohericenone J via a Stille Coupling Reaction.

The first total synthesis of isohericenone J is reported. Key features of this synthetic strategy are a Friedel-Crafts reaction to construct the isobenzofuranone unit and a Pd-catalyzed Stille coupling reaction for the formation of the C5-C1' bond, generating the natural product, as well as one of its isomers, in 6.0% overall yield in eight steps. This strategy provides a foundation for the synthesis of challenging isobenzofuranone and isoindolinone-type derivatives.