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José Sepúlveda-arques
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Cycloaddition Reactions with Vinyl Heterocycles
1995
Publisher Summary The Diels-Alder reaction is one of the most common and elegant methods for the construction of six-membered rings. Although the number of Diels-Alder cycloadditions with open-chain and alicyclic dienes is very large, the number of examples with aromatic heterocyclic compounds is relatively small. The introduction of a vinyl group as a substituent onto a heterocycle increases the number of possible reactions. This new possibility, however attractive for synthetic purposes, is successful only with π-excessive five-membered heterocyclic derivatives with a few exceptions. The chapter discusses the reactions of vinyl heterocycles with carbodienophiles. The endocyclic and exo-en…
Evidence of a 1,4-dipole intermediate in the reaction of 1-phenyl-4-vinylpyrazole with ptad
1985
Abstract 1-Phenyl-4-vinylpyrazole reacts with 1-phenyl-1,2,4-triazoline-3,5-dione in methylene chloride to form an unstable azetidine (4). An intermediate 1,4-dipole is probably involved since, when the reaction is conducted in acetone, a 1:1:1 adduct (3) is isolated.
Chemoselective reactions of N1-methyl-2-hydroxy-3-methylamino-3-phenylpropanamide with electrophiles. Synthesis of chiral hexahydro-4-pyrimidinones a…
2002
Abstract The reactivity of (2S,3S)-N1-methyl-2-hydroxy-3-methylamino-3-phenylpropanamide 1 , containing three nucleophilic centres has been studied against dihaloalkanes and aldehydes. Hexahydro-4-pyrimidinones or oxazolidines were obtained chemoselectively. Experimental results were explained by ‘ab initio’ calculations.
Stereoselective Synthesis of trans-4,5-Disubstituted Oxazolidin-2-ones by Intramolecular Conjugate Addition of N-p-Toluenesulfonyl Carbamates.
2003
p-Toluenesulfonyl carbamates (2a-d) were prepared starting from allylic alcohols (3), in which the double bond is conjugated with an electron withdrawing group. In the presence of a catalytic amount of DBU, an intramolecular cyclisation occurred, leading to trans-4,5-disubstituted oxazolidin-2-ones (1a-d) with total stereoselection, which can be precursors of syn-4-hydroxy-3-amino acids.
Experimental and theoretical DFT study of the reaction of 3-amino-1,2-diols with dichloromethane and paraformaldehyde
2004
Abstract The reactions of 3-phenyl-3-methylamino-1,2-propanediol 1a and 3-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-1-methylamino-1-phenyl-2-propanol 1b with (CH2O)n and CH2Cl2 are appropriate procedures for the preparation of 1,3-oxazines or 1,3-oxazolidines under proper selection of kinetic or thermodynamic reaction conditions. The reaction of 1b with (CH2O)n or CH2Cl2, affords the oxazolidine 2b under kinetic conditions and then this compound can be slowly converted into 5-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-3-methyl-4-phenyl-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2H-1,3-oxazine 3b under thermodynamic control. The mechanism proposed for this transformation and the effect of polar solvents on the acceleration of the reactio…
Quantitative ring contraction of 5-hydroxy-1,3-oxazin-2-ones into 5-hydroxymethyl-1,3-oxazolidin-2-ones: A DFT study
2007
Abstract The ring contraction of trans -5-hydroxy-1,3-oxazin-2-ones 1 into cis -5-hydroxymethyl-oxazolidinones 3 was studied with different bases and nucleophiles and it was found that it is the basicity and not the nucleophilicity the factor responsible for the ring contractions. A DFT study was made for the proposed mechanism.
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Chemical Reactivity of 5-Methoxy-2-vinyl-4-azaindoles.
2010
Abstract 2-Vinyl-4-azaindoles are less reactive with dienophiles than 2-vinylindoles. 5-Methoxy-2-vinyl-4-azaindole 2a and its 1-methyl derivative 2a reacts with N-phenylmaleimide to yield cycloadducts only under vigorous conditions. 2b produces a cycloadduct with dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate, while 2a yields a Michael-type adduct. Reactions with more reactive dienophiles gave only polymeric products.
A DFT study for the formation of imidazo[1,2-c]pyrimidines through an intramolecular Michael addition
2006
The formation of imidazo[1,2-c]pyrimidines through a ring closure of 2-(2-sulfonylimino-1,2-dihydro-1-pyrimidinyl) acetamides has been studied using DFT methods. Analysis of the energy results for the cyclization step shows the demand of almost an acid catalyst, which increases the electrophilicity of the dihydropyrimidine moiety, in order to make feasible the intramolecular Michael addition. The substitution on both dihydropyrimidine and amide moieties has also an influence on the cyclization step.
Reaction of 3-Methylamino-1,2-diols with Dihalomethanes. Synthesis of Chiral 4-Substituted 3-Methyltetrahydro-1,3-oxazin-5-ols
2000
Abstract Enantiomerically pure 4,5-disubstituted 3-methyltetrahydro-1,3-oxazines have been obtained by reaction of 3-methylamino-1,2-diols with dichloromethane by regioselective differentiation of hydroxyl groups.
ChemInform Abstract: Cycloaddition Reactions with Vinyl Heterocycles
2010
Publisher Summary The Diels-Alder reaction is one of the most common and elegant methods for the construction of six-membered rings. Although the number of Diels-Alder cycloadditions with open-chain and alicyclic dienes is very large, the number of examples with aromatic heterocyclic compounds is relatively small. The introduction of a vinyl group as a substituent onto a heterocycle increases the number of possible reactions. This new possibility, however attractive for synthetic purposes, is successful only with π-excessive five-membered heterocyclic derivatives with a few exceptions. The chapter discusses the reactions of vinyl heterocycles with carbodienophiles. The endocyclic and exo-en…
Synthesis, Characterisation, and Reactivity of 1-(1-Methylimidazol-2-yl)ethenes
1990
Abstract Thermally labile 1-(1-methylimidazol-2-yl)-ethenes, synthesised using the Wittig reaction, have been characterised as stable picrate or N-phenacyl salts. The free bases can be regenerated from the picrates on treatment with triethylamine and their reactivity with dienophiles is described.
Ring transformation of furfural into an unusual bicyclic system: Characterisation and dynamic stereochemistry of 6,7-diethoxycarbonyl-6,7-diaza-8-oxa…
1997
Abstract 2-Formylthiophene and 3-formylindole react with diethyl azodicarboxylate to give simple products derived from reactions on the formyl group whereas 2-formylfuran reacts to give the unexpected bicyclic title compound. 1 H and 13 C NMR studies indicate that this compound undergoes a series of three dynamic conformational changes over the temperature range 50 to −90°C which are ascribed to slow rotation about the exocyclic carbamate bonds and hindered bridge inversion.
Synthesis of unsaturated β-amino acid derivatives from carbamates of the Baylis–Hillman products
2002
Abstract By treatment with a catalytic amount of DBU in DCM, N-p-toluenesulphonyl carbamates 6a–c , prepared starting from the corresponding Baylis–Hillman adducts, gave (E)-2-(p-toluenesulphonylaminomethyl)propenoates 3a–c , exclusively. On the contrary, changing DABCO for DBU, 2-methylene-3-p-toluenesulfonylamino esters 4a–f were obtained in good yield starting from N-p-toluenesulphonyl carbamates 6a–f . In analogy, N-acyl carbamates 9a–f were treated with DABCO in DCM to give the 2-methylene-3-acylamino esters 5a–f .
2-sulfonyliminodihydropyrimidines: a novel class of analgesic compounds.
2008
A series of 2-sulfonyliminodihydropyrimidine derivatives have been synthesized and evaluated in vivo for their antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities. The results were compared with that of acetyl salicylic acid. Compounds 6Ab-d and 6Be displayed an interesting analgesic profile in the acetic acid-induced abdominal contractions test. Based on the results of the carrageenan-hind paw edema test, compound 6Af showed potential anti-inflammatory activity.
Effect of imidazo[1,2-α]pyrimidine derivatives on leukocyte function
2001
Objective and Design: A series of six imidazo[1,2-α]pyrimidine (IP) derivatives were evaluated for their effects on leukocyte functions in vitro as well as on the inflammatory response induced by zymosan in the mouse air pouch.¶Materials and Subjects: Human neutrophils and murine peritoneal macrophages were used for in vitro assays. Mouse air pouch was performed in Swiss mice.¶Treatment: Test compounds were incubated with either human neutrophils or mouse peritoneal macrophages at concentrations not showing cytotoxic effects. For in vivo experiments, IPs were injected into the air pouch.¶Methods: Elastase and myeloperoxidase release, superoxide generation and LTB4 production were assayed in…
Cycloaddition reactions of 1-tert-butyl-4-vinylpyrazole
1989
1-tert-Butyl-4-vinylpyrazole1 a reacts with dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate (DMAD), methyl propiolate (MP) and N-phenylmaleimide (NPMI) affording the indazole derivatives2,3, and5 as a result of a Diels-Alder ([4 + 2]) cycloaddition. With diethylazodicarboxylate (DEAZD), tetracyanoethylene (TCNE) and 4-phenyl-1,2,4-triazole-3,5-dione (PTAD) the reaction takes place exclusively through the olefinic substituent and the adducts6,7, and9 were isolated. The alkenylpyrazoles1 b–d reacted withDMAD and N-phenylmaleimide to give polymers.
Synthesis and evaluation of 2-tosylamino and 2-tosyliminopyrimidine derivatives as inhibitors of some leukocyte functions
2003
Abstract We have studied the potential anti-inflammatory effects of 20 2-tosylamino and 2-tosyliminopyrimidine new derivatives in human neutrophils. We have evaluated their interference with some leukocyte functions and 5-lipoxygenase activity. All the compounds reduced neutrophil degranulation process at concentrations in the μM range. Besides, compounds with a phenolic substitution inhibited leukotriene B 4 biosynthesis in neutrophils and decreased the cell-free 5-lipoxygenase activity. This study demonstrates that 2-tosylamino and 2-tosyliminopyrimidine derivatives can reduce the activation of neutrophil cells which may have relevance for the modulation of the inflammatory response.
Synthesis and Chemical Reactivity of 5-Methoxy-2-vinyl-4-azaindoles
1997
Abstract 2-Vinyl-4-azaindoles are less reactive with dienophiles than 2-vinylindoles. 5-Methoxy-2-vinyl-4-azaindole 2a and its 1-methyl derivative 2a reacts with N-phenylmaleimide to yield cycloadducts only under vigorous conditions. 2b produces a cycloadduct with dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate, while 2a yields a Michael-type adduct. Reactions with more reactive dienophiles gave only polymeric products.
Asymmetric synthesis of (−)-pseudoephedrine from (2S,3S)-3-phenyloxiran-2-ylmethanol. Stereospecific interchange of amino and alcohol functions
2001
Abstract A ring-opening reaction of N -methylaziridines with Boc 2 O/NaI has been applied to the asymmetric synthesis of pseudoephedrine. 3-Methylamino-3-phenyl-1,2-propanediol 1 , derived from (2 S ,3 S )-3-phenyloxiran-2-ylmethanol, was converted into the oxazolidin-2-one 4 , a precursor of pseudoephedrine. The reaction occurs with a stereospecific interchange of amino and alcohol functions.
Synthesis of 1,3-Oxazolidines and 1,3-Dioxolanes by Reaction of (2R, 3R)-3-Methylamino-3-phenyl-1,2-propanediol with Electrophiles
2003
Abstract The chemoselective reaction of (2R, 3R)-3-methylamino-3-phenyl-1,2-propanediol 1 with dimethoxypropane and dichloromethane under different conditions are reported as useful preparative procedures, for the synthesis 1,3-oxazolidines and 1,3-dioxolanes.
Transamidation reactions of 2-(2-sulfonylguanidino)acetamides
2007
Abstract The reactivity of a series of sulfonylguanidinoacetamides 2A–E towards amines is reported. Guanidinoacetamides 2A–C, containing the arylsulfonylimino moiety, undergo a facile transamidation to give substituted carboxamides 4A–C, through the imidazolidinone intermediate 3. Acetamide 2D, having a methanesulfonylimino substituent, affords the imidazolidinone 3D and no transamidated carboxamides 4 are detected. In the case of guanidinoacetamide 2E, with a p-nitrobenzenesulfonylimino substituent, a Smiles rearrangement was observed.
Experimental and theoretical investigations for the regio and stereoselective transformation of trans 1,2,3-trisubstituted aziridines into trans oxaz…
2003
The regio and stereoselective transformation of trans 1,2,3-trisubstituted aziridines into trans oxazolidin-2-ones takes place in good yield. However, the cis configuration at C2 and C3 in monocyclic aziridines is a limiting factor for this transformation. Ab initio calculations show that while the ring-opening process assisted by iodide is regioselective, the subsequent ring-closure is responsible for the retention of the configuration at the trans oxazolidin-2-ones. The larger energy found for the ring-closure process for the cis aziridines accounts for the non-formation of the cis oxazolidin-2-ones.
Synthesis of 1,3-Oxazolidines and 1,3-Dioxolanes by Reaction of (2R,3R)-3-Methylamino-3-phenyl-1,2-propanediol with Electrophiles.
2004
Abstract The chemoselective reaction of (2R, 3R)-3-methylamino-3-phenyl-1,2-propanediol 1 with dimethoxypropane and dichloromethane under different conditions are reported as useful preparative procedures, for the synthesis 1,3-oxazolidines and 1,3-dioxolanes.
Efficient synthesis of novel pyrido[3,2-d]pyrimidine-2,4-diones
2003
Abstract A series of pyrido[3,2- d ]pyrimidine-2,4-diones 5a – g have been synthesized through conversion of 2,3-pyridinedicarboxylic anhydride 1 into half-ester 2 , subsequent Curtius rearrangement and further reaction with amino acids.
Synthesis of chiral oxazolidin-2-ones from N-alkoxycarbonyl amino epoxides: a computational studyElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available…
2002
threo-N-Alkoxycarbonylamino epoxides 5a–d, containing the oxazolidine moiety, were converted into trans-4,5-disubstituted-2-oxazolidin-2-ones 2 with total regio- and stereoselection by means of nucleophilic intramolecular attack of the carbamate moiety to the protonated oxirane ring. Theoretical calculations confirmed both the regioselection and the preference of the cyclocarbamation reaction vs. the intermolecular attack by the solvent, arising from different behaviour in comparison with the analogous iodonium ions.
Unprecedented ring cleavage in the reaction of 1-methyl-3-phenacyl benzimidazolium ylide with diethyl azodicarboxylate
2010
The reaction with diethyl azodicarboxylate (DEAZD) of different cycloimmonium ylides derived from pyridinium, quinolinium, isoquinolinium and 1-methylbenzimidazolium bromides (3, 4, 5 and 6) yielded 3-substituted tetraazapentenes (2). In the special case of 1-methyl-3-phenacyl-benzimidazolium bromide (6a), the ring cleavage compound N-[1-[(ethoxycarbonyl)amino]-2-oxo-2-phenylethylidene]-N-formyl-N-methyl-1,2-benzenediamine (7a) was obtained. Its structure was established by X-ray crystallography.
Intermolecular and Intramolecular Transamidation Reactions
2006
The amide functional group is resonance stabilised and direct reaction with amines is known to be difficult. Facile amide exchange reactions would enable the synthesis of important new amide based molecules, therefore transamidation reactions represent an important step in this direction. In order to ensure a transamidation reaction takes place, special requirements and conditions are required. According to the different structural characteristics of the carbox-amide group and types of activation, the most relevant examples of this reaction will be reviewed.
Unprecedented intermolecular transamidation reaction of N-carbamoylmethyl-N'-tosylguanidines.
2003
[reaction: see text] N-Carbamoylmethyl-N'-tosyl guanidine 2 reacts easily with primary alkylamines to afford substituted carboxamides 3. The reaction proceeds via a five-membered-ring intermediate 5, which could be isolated, and features a rare example of an intermolecular transamidation reaction under mild conditions.
1,3-Oxazin-2-ones vs tetrahydrofurans by iodocyclisation of 2-alkoxycarbonylamino-3-alken-1-ols
2000
Abstract Iodocyclisation of primary homoallylic alcohols 2a – d , containing either a 2- t -butoxy- or a benzyloxycarbonylamino group, was studied, in order to establish the nucleophilic group involved in cyclofunctionalisation. In fact, the N - t -Boc derivative 2a gave the oxazinone 3 , exclusively, whereas starting from the N -Cbz derivative 2b a diastereomeric mixture of substituted tetrahydrofurans 4 and 5 resulted in ratios depending upon the reaction conditions. These results were rationalised by means of computational methods. On the contrary, migration of both the t -butyl or benzyl group to the hydroxy group was observed when both 2c and 2d underwent cyclisation to give the corres…
Synthesis ofN-Tosylguanidinesby Ring Cleavage of 1,2-Dihydro-2-tosyliminopyrimidines
2003
The present communication discloses a new synthetic method for the preparation of N-tosylguanidines in high yields by ring cleavage of 1,2-dihydro-2-tosyliminopyrimidines with methyl- amine.
Study of cyclic derivatives of 1,2-and 1,3-aminoalcohols as chiral catalysts in additions of diethylzinc to benzaldehyde
2005
The enantioselectivity of the addition reactions of diethylzinc to benzaldehyde in the presence of cyclic derivatives of 1,2- and 1,3-aminoalcohols as catalysts has been studied.
Homochiral oxazolidin-2-ones and imidazolidin-2-ones by tandem nucleophilic addition–conjugate addition
2004
Abstract Treatment of both primary alcohols 1a , b and secondary amines 1c , d , tethered to a Michael acceptor with ( R )-phenylethyl isocyanate in the presence of DBU gave in good yield and high stereoselection diastereomeric mixtures of oxazolidin-2-ones 2a , b and 3a , b and imidazolidin-2-ones 2c , d and 3c , d , respectively. The cyclisation reaction was studied computationally by ab initio quantum mechanical methods. The observed stereoselectivity was explained on the basis of the different stability of both anions and transition states leading to 2a and 3a , respectively. The usefulness of the method was proven by conversion of 2a into the enantiomerically pure bioactive amino acid …
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Unsaturated β-Amino Acid Derivatives from Carbamates of the Baylis-Hillman Products.
2010
Abstract By treatment with a catalytic amount of DBU in DCM, N-p-toluenesulphonyl carbamates 6a–c , prepared starting from the corresponding Baylis–Hillman adducts, gave (E)-2-(p-toluenesulphonylaminomethyl)propenoates 3a–c , exclusively. On the contrary, changing DABCO for DBU, 2-methylene-3-p-toluenesulfonylamino esters 4a–f were obtained in good yield starting from N-p-toluenesulphonyl carbamates 6a–f . In analogy, N-acyl carbamates 9a–f were treated with DABCO in DCM to give the 2-methylene-3-acylamino esters 5a–f .
Theoretical Study of the Reaction of Dimethyl Acetylenedicarboxylate with 1-Methyl-2-(1-substituted vinyl)pyrroles
1995
Abstract A theoretical study of the transition structure for the electrophilic attack step of the 1-methyl-2-vinylpyrrole to dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate is reported with analytical gradients at AM1 and PM3 semi-empirical levels and ab initio at 3-21G level. The geometry, electronic structure, and vector components are qualitatively computer level and model independent The competition of the Michael addition reactions and Diels-Alder reactions of 1-methyl-2-(1-substituted vinyl)pyrroles with dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate has been studied at the PM3 semi-empirical level.
ChemInform Abstract: 2-Sulfonyliminodihydropyrimidines: A Novel Class of Analgesic Compounds.
2009
A series of 2-sulfonyliminodihydropyrimidine derivatives have been synthesized and evaluated in vivo for their antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities. The results were compared with that of acetyl salicylic acid. Compounds 6Ab-d and 6Be displayed an interesting analgesic profile in the acetic acid-induced abdominal contractions test. Based on the results of the carrageenan-hind paw edema test, compound 6Af showed potential anti-inflammatory activity.
Effect of some hexahydroimidazo[1,2-c]pyrimidines in inflammatory responses involving leucocytes and macrophages.
2001
Abstract We have studied the effects of some hexahydroimidazo[1,2-c]pyrimidine derivatives (HIPs) on leucocyte functions in-vitro and we have assayed the anti-inflammatory activity of these compounds in two models of inflammation. All HIPs inhibited the human neutrophil degranulation process and superoxide generation at concentrations in the μM range. In mouse peritoneal macrophages stimulated with lipopolysaccharide, HIP-4 and HIP-5 inhibited nitrite production without affecting prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) accumulation. HIP-4 was also active in the zymosan-injected mouse air pouch model (at 100 nmol/pouch), with significant reductions in leucocyte migration and PGE2 and leukotriene B4 levels i…
Novel enantiomerically pure 2-amino-1,4-diols from chiral 4-hydroxymethyl-5-iodo-1,3-oxazin-2-ones
2004
Abstract Reduction of (4 S ,5 S ,6 S )-4-hydroxymethyl-5-iodo-6-methyl-1,3-oxazin-2-one 2a and (4 S ,5 S ,6 R )-4-hydroxymethyl-5-iodo-6-phenyl-1,3-oxazin-2-one 2b with tributyltin hydride in ethanol afforded 1,3-oxazin-2-one 3a and 1,3-oxazolidin-2-one 4b , respectively. Hydrolysis of 3a and 4b under basic conditions led to enantiomerically pure aminodiols 1a and 1b . Reduction of 2b in refluxing toluene led to the unexpected bicyclic tetrahydrofuro[3 a , d ]-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one 5 as the sole product.
Reactivity difference between diphosgene and phosgene in reaction with (2,3-anti)-3-amino-1,2-diols
2006
In reactions of (2,3-anti)-3-amino-1,2-diols with diphosgene and phosgene and their conversion into 1,3-oxazolidin-2-ones, some differences in the stereochemistry of the reactions have been found with these two reagents. The reactions with phosgene afforded the expected cis-oxazolidinones, and in the reaction with diphosgene under the same reaction conditions, the trans-oxazolidinones were also obtained.
ChemInform Abstract: Cycloaddition Reactions of 1-tert.-Butyl-4-vinylpyrazole.
1990
1-tert-Butyl-4-vinylpyrazole1 a reacts with dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate (DMAD), methyl propiolate (MP) and N-phenylmaleimide (NPMI) affording the indazole derivatives2,3, and5 as a result of a Diels-Alder ([4 + 2]) cycloaddition. With diethylazodicarboxylate (DEAZD), tetracyanoethylene (TCNE) and 4-phenyl-1,2,4-triazole-3,5-dione (PTAD) the reaction takes place exclusively through the olefinic substituent and the adducts6,7, and9 were isolated. The alkenylpyrazoles1 b–d reacted withDMAD and N-phenylmaleimide to give polymers.
Thermolysis of 3-(carbazol-3-yl)-2-azidopropenoates
2000
Abstract Thermal cyclisation of 2-azido-3-(carbazol-3-yl)propenoic esters produces the 1,6-dihydropyrrolo[3,2- c ]carbazole and not the 1,9-dihydropyrrolo[2,3- b ]carbazole whereas, in the case of the 4-methylcarbazolyl derivative, the 1,9-dihydropyrrolo[2,3- b ]-carbazole is formed in preference to the alternative pyrido[4,3- c ]carbazole.
Pyrrole Studies. Part 40.1Synthesis of 2- and 3-Substitoted 1-Methylindoles from Vinylpyrroles.
1988
Abstract 4-Substituted-2-vinylpyrroles are more reactive than 2-substituted-4-vinylpyrroles in their reaction with DMAD to yield, respectively, 6/7- and 4,5-dihydroindoles, which are readily dehydrogenated to give indoles possessing electron-withdrawing substitutents at the 3- and 2-positions.
Highly regio- and stereoselective iodocyclization of chiral 3-alkoxycarbonyl-4-propenyl-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-oxazolidines: a computational investigation
1999
The iodocyclization of allylic carbamates 3a and 3b proceeded with high regio- and stereoselection to give 2-oxobicyclo[4.3.0]nonane 5a as the major product. Both the regio- and diastereoselection of the reaction were investigated with the help of molecular mechanics and quantomechanical calculations. The energetic difference between the competing transition states TS-5a and TS-5b is in good agreement with the experimental results and from the calculated transition structures it appears that steric factors direct the discrimination.
Novel examples of the N-methyl effect on cyclisations of N-Boc derivatives of amino alcohols. A theoretical study
2004
New examples of the N-methyl effect on the cyclisation of N-tert-butoxycarbonyl derivatives of amino alcohols are reported. Ab initio studies for the displacement step with formation of the five-membered heterocycle indicate that the increase of the nucleophile character of the carbonyl oxygen of the carbamate group with the N-methyl substitution is responsible for the acceleration of the cyclisation step.