Catalytic Asymmetric Cascade Vinylogous Mukaiyama 1,6-Michael/Michael Addition of 2-Silyloxyfurans with Azoalkenes: Direct Approach to Fused Butyrolactones

J Am Chem Soc. 2015 Aug 19;137(32):10124-7. doi: 10.1021/jacs.5b06509. Epub 2015 Aug 4.

Abstract

An unprecedented cascade vinylogous Mukaiyama 1,6-MA/MA of 2-silyloxyfurans and azoalkenes was realized with a Cu(II)/(t)Bu-Box complex. An array of fused butyrolactones containing multiple stereocenters was generally obtained in good yield (up to 90% yield) with exclusive diastereoselectivity (>20:1 dr) and excellent enantioselectivity (up to 99% ee). Carbon isotope effects measured by (13)C NMR revealed a stepwise mechanism for this annulation process.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemistry
  • Carbon Isotopes
  • Catalysis
  • Chemistry Techniques, Synthetic
  • Furans / chemistry
  • Lactones / chemical synthesis*
  • Lactones / chemistry
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Molecular Structure
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Carbon Isotopes
  • Furans
  • Lactones