J. Org. Chem.

Abstract

A synthesis of new-to-nature aza-iridoids via ynamides is presented. ZrCl₄ proved to be the best acid to perform this transformation. Various ynamides were accommodated, and seco-iridoids could be obtained as well. Aza-iridoids were infiltrated into leaves of Scrophularia Nodosa, an iridoid-producing plant species. High-resolution mass spectrometry coupled to computational metabolomic approaches was employed for the detection of aza-iridoid bioconversion products.