Synthesis of Z-(pinacolato)allylboron and Z-(pinacolato)alkenylboron compounds through stereoselective catalytic cross-metathesis

J Am Chem Soc. 2013 Apr 24;135(16):6026-9. doi: 10.1021/ja403188t. Epub 2013 Apr 15.

Abstract

The first examples of catalytic cross-metathesis (CM) reactions that furnish Z-(pinacolato)allylboron and Z-(pinacolato)alkenylboron compounds are disclosed. Products are generated with high Z selectivity by the use of a W-based monoaryloxide pyrrolide (MAP) complex (up to 91% yield and >98:2 Z:E). The more sterically demanding Z-alkenylboron species are obtained in the presence of Mo-based MAP complexes in up to 93% yield and 97% Z selectivity. Z-selective CM with 1,3-dienes and aryl olefins are reported for the first time. The utility of the approach, in combination with catalytic cross coupling, is demonstrated by a concise and stereoselective synthesis of anticancer agent combretastatin A-4.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / chemistry
  • Bibenzyls / chemistry
  • Boron Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Boron Compounds / chemistry
  • Butanones / chemical synthesis*
  • Butanones / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Cross-Linking Reagents
  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Styrenes / chemistry
  • Vinyl Compounds / chemistry

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
  • Bibenzyls
  • Boron Compounds
  • Butanones
  • Cross-Linking Reagents
  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Styrenes
  • Vinyl Compounds
  • combretastatin