Synthesis of Densely Functionalised 5-Halogen-1,3-oxazin-2-ones byHalogen-Mediated Regioselective Cyclisation of N-Cbz-ProtectedPropargylic Amines: A Combined Experimental and Theoretical Study
A very efficient synthesis of 5-halogen-1,3-oxazin-2-ones has been accomplished by the halocyclisation reaction of chiral nonracemic N-carbobenzyloxy (N-Cbz)-protected propargylic amines by using I-2, Br-2 and Cl-2 as electrophile sources. The nature of the halogen influences the reaction time and yield. However, in all cases the reaction is totally regioselective taking place through a 6-endo-dig process regardless of the nature of the halogen and of the substituents in the starting material. To rationalise the experimental results, theoretical studies at the B3LYP/6-311G* level have been performed.
α-Amido Sulfones as Imine Precursors in Enantioselective Nucleophilic Additions
Alicia Monleon was born in Valencia, Spain, in 1985. She obtained her B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Chemistry from the University of Valencia, where she is currently pursuing her Ph.D. under the supervision of Prof. Jose Ramon Pedro and Prof. Gonzalo Blay. She has carried out pre-doctoral stays at the University of Aachen, Germany, with Prof. C. Bolm and at the University of Strathclyde, UK, with Dr. E. Hevia. Departament de Quimica Organica, Facultat de Quimica, Universitat de Valencia, C/ Dr. Moliner 50, 46100 Burjassot, Spain E-mail: alicia.monleon@uv.es
Enantioselective addition of terminal alkynes to N-(diphenylphosphinoyl)imines catalyzed by Zn–BINOL complexes
Abstract Chiral nonracemic N-(diphenylphosphinoyl)-protected propargylic amines have been prepared by addition of terminal alkynes to N-(diphenylphosphinoyl)aldimines in the presence of dimethylzinc and 3,3′-dibromo-BINOL as catalyst. The reaction works with a variety of aromatic and heteroaromatic aldimines and with different alkynes, providing the expected products in generally good yields and enantiomeric excesses (up to 96%).
ChemInform Abstract: Enantioselective Zirconium-Catalyzed Friedel-Crafts Alkylation of Pyrrole with Trifluoromethyl Ketones.
The first catalytic enantioselective Friedel−Crafts alkylation of pyrrole with 2,2,2-trifluoroacetophenones to give pyrroles with a trifluoromethyl-substituted tertiary alcohol moiety bearing a quaternary stereogenic center is described. The reaction is achieved in the presence of a 3,3′-dibromo-BINOL-Zr(IV) complex to give the expected products with high yields (up to 98%) and good enantioselectivities (up to 93% ee). The absolute stereochemistry of the products has been determined by chemical correlation.
Enantioselective alkynylation of benzo[e][1,2,3]-oxathiazine 2,2-dioxides catalysed by (R)-VAPOL-Zn complexes: synthesis of chiral propargylic cyclic sulfamidates
[EN] (R)-VAPOL-Zn(II) complexes catalysed the enantioselective addition of terminal alkynes to cyclic benzoxathiazine 2,2-dioxides, providing the corresponding chiral propargylic sulfamidates with high yields (up to 93%) and good enantiomeric excesses (up to 87%).
Synthesis of Functionalized Indoles with an α-Stereogenic Ketone Moiety Through an Enantioselective Friedel-Crafts Alkylation with (E)-1,4-Diaryl-2-butene-1,4-diones
Chiral complexes of BINOL-based ligands with hafnium tert-butoxide catalyze the enantioselective Friedel-Crafts alkylation of indoles with (E)-1,4-diaryl-2-butene-1,4-diones at room temperature, with good yields and ee up to 94%. Hafnium(IV) was found to be a more effective Lewis acid than other frequently used metal ions such as titanium(IV) or zirconium(IV). Unlike the enantioselective Friedel-Crafts alkylation of indoles with α,β-unsaturated compounds where the stereogenic center is generated in the β-position to a carbonyl group, the Friedel-Crafts alkylation with 2-butene-1,4-diones described here generates an α-stereogenic center with respect to one of the carbonyl groups. This can be…
Three-Component Synthesis of α-Aminoperoxides Using Primary and Secondary Dialkylzinc Reagents with O2 and α-Amido Sulfones
A straightforward strategy for the synthesis of unprecedented α-aminoperoxides bearing primary and secondary alkylperoxide substituents is described. Commercially available dialkylzinc reagents are oxidized with molecular oxygen and the consequent peroxide species react with stable (hetero)aromatic and aliphatic α-amido sulfones in excellent yields (>90%). The now available α-aminoperoxides are of potential interest in medicinal chemistry, specifically for the synthesis of antimalarial compounds. Moreover, modification of the reaction conditions selectively leads to N,O-acetals in good yields.
Indirect regioselective heteroarylation of indoles through a Friedel–Crafts reaction with (E)-1,4-diaryl-2-buten-1,4-diones
Abstract A two-step synthesis of 3-heteroaryl indoles has been developed. The first step of the sequence involves a Friedel–Crafts alkylation of indoles with 1,4-diaryl-2-buten-1,4-diones to give the corresponding indoles bearing a 1,4-dicarbonyl moiety. The reaction is catalyzed by InCl 3 and takes place with good yields. Cyclization of the diones under different Paal–Knorr conditions allows to prepare indoles substituted at the C3 position with 3-furanyl, 3-pyrrolyl- and 3-thienyl moieties.
Enantioselective zinc/BINOL-catalysed alkynylation of aldimines generated in situ from α-amido sulfones.
Chiral nonracemic N-Cbz-protected propargylic amines have been prepared by the addition of terminal alkynes to imines generated in situ from α-amido sulfones in the presence of diethylzinc and BINOL-type ligands as catalysts. The reactions give good yields and high enantioselectivities (ee values up to 95 %) for a good number of aromatic and heteroaromatic α-amido sulfones and alkynes.
Diarylprolinol as a Ligand for Enantioselective Alkynylation of Cyclic Imines
An easily accessible prolinol derived ligand, (S)-bis(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)(pyrrolidin-2-yl)methanol, has been efficiently applied in the catalytic enantioselective addition of terminal alkynes to cyclic imines using dimethylzinc (Me2Zn) under mild reaction conditions. The developed catalytic system led to chiral propargylic sulfamidates with high yields (up to 97%) and excellent enantioselectivities (up to 97% ee).
ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Functionalized Indoles with an α-Stereogenic Ketone Moiety Through an Enantioselective Friedel-Crafts Alkylation with (E)-1,4-Diaryl-2-butene-1,4-diones.
Chiral complexes of BINOL-based ligands with hafnium tert-butoxide catalyze the enantioselective Friedel-Crafts alkylation of indoles with (E)-1,4-diaryl-2-butene-1,4-diones at room temperature, with good yields and ee up to 94%. Hafnium(IV) was found to be a more effective Lewis acid than other frequently used metal ions such as titanium(IV) or zirconium(IV). Unlike the enantioselective Friedel-Crafts alkylation of indoles with α,β-unsaturated compounds where the stereogenic center is generated in the β-position to a carbonyl group, the Friedel-Crafts alkylation with 2-butene-1,4-diones described here generates an α-stereogenic center with respect to one of the carbonyl groups. This can be…
ChemInform Abstract: Enantioselective Addition of Terminal Alkynes to N-(Diphenylphosphinoyl)imines Catalyzed by Zn-BINOL Complexes.
Abstract Chiral nonracemic N-(diphenylphosphinoyl)-protected propargylic amines have been prepared by addition of terminal alkynes to N-(diphenylphosphinoyl)aldimines in the presence of dimethylzinc and 3,3′-dibromo-BINOL as catalyst. The reaction works with a variety of aromatic and heteroaromatic aldimines and with different alkynes, providing the expected products in generally good yields and enantiomeric excesses (up to 96%).
Enantioselective Zirconium-Catalyzed Friedel−Crafts Alkylation of Pyrrole with Trifluoromethyl Ketones
The first catalytic enantioselective Friedel-Crafts alkylation of pyrrole with 2,2,2-trifluoroacetophenones to give pyrroles with a trifluoromethyl-substituted tertiary alcohol moiety bearing a quaternary stereogenic center is described. The reaction is achieved in the presence of a 3,3'-dibromo-BINOL-Zr(IV) complex to give the expected products with high yields (up to 98%) and good enantioselectivities (up to 93% ee). The absolute stereochemistry of the products has been determined by chemical correlation.
Catalytic Enantioselective Cyclopropylalkynylation of Aldimines Generated In Situ from α-Amido Sulfones
A convenient procedure of synthesis of N-carbamoyl-protected propargylic amines substituted with a cyclopropyl group from α-amido sulfones and cyclopropylacetylene is described. The reaction is catalyzed by a chiral BINOL-type zinc complex and provides the corresponding products in good yields and enantioselectivities.
ChemInform Abstract: Indirect Regioselective Heteroarylation of Indoles Through a Friedel-Crafts Reaction with (E)-1,4-Diaryl-2-buten-1,4-diones.
Abstract A two-step synthesis of 3-heteroaryl indoles has been developed. The first step of the sequence involves a Friedel–Crafts alkylation of indoles with 1,4-diaryl-2-buten-1,4-diones to give the corresponding indoles bearing a 1,4-dicarbonyl moiety. The reaction is catalyzed by InCl 3 and takes place with good yields. Cyclization of the diones under different Paal–Knorr conditions allows to prepare indoles substituted at the C3 position with 3-furanyl, 3-pyrrolyl- and 3-thienyl moieties.
Efficient Synthesis of 5-Chalcogenyl-1,3-oxazin-2-ones by Chalcogen-Mediated Yne-Carbamate Cyclisation: An Experimental and Theoretical Study
A very efficient synthesis of 5-chalcogenyl-1,3-oxazin-2-ones has been accomplished by the chalcogen-mediated yne–carbamate cyclisation of chiral, non-racemic N-Cbz-protected propargylic amines using PhXY (X = Se, S, Te; Y = Br or Cl) as electrophile sources. The reactions gave good-to-excellent yields for a wide range of substrates. In all cases the reaction was totally regioselective, occurring by a 6-endo-dig process regardless of the nature of the reagent and of the substituents in the starting material. This methodology permits the formation of the 1,3-oxazin-2-one moiety as well as the simultaneous installation of a chalcogen functionality onto the heterocyclic ring. The experimental …