Seebach's conjunctive reagent enables double cyclizations

Org Lett. 2010 Jun 18;12(12):2746-9. doi: 10.1021/ol100845z.

Abstract

When ketones flanked on both sides by nucleophilic atoms react with Seebach's nitropropenyl pivaloate reagent, direct couplings take place to give two new ring systems and three bonds. Cis-ring fusions are observed in unions leading to 5,5-, 5,6-, and 6,6-bicycles. Densely functionalized and rigid frameworks may be rapidly formed by the chemistry described herein.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic / chemical synthesis*
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic / chemistry
  • Cyclization
  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Indole Alkaloids / chemical synthesis*
  • Indole Alkaloids / chemistry
  • Ketones / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic
  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Indole Alkaloids
  • Ketones
  • citrinadin A