Spiro-cyclopropanation from oxoallylsilanes

J Am Chem Soc. 2005 Jun 8;127(22):8022-3. doi: 10.1021/ja051967b.

Abstract

A novel highly stereoselective spiro-cyclopropanation reaction from oxoallylsilanes is described. Oxoallylsilanes are readily obtained by silylcupration of allene followed by conjugate addition to enones. The former oxoallylsilanes undergo a tandem cyclization-cyclopropanation reaction when treated with CH2I2/Me3Al, leading to hydroxylated polycyclic systems bearing the spiro-cyclopropane moiety. The scope of the process is studied, and a feasible pathway is discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biological Factors / chemical synthesis
  • Cyclization
  • Cyclopropanes / chemical synthesis*
  • Silanes / chemical synthesis
  • Silanes / chemistry*
  • Spiro Compounds / chemical synthesis*

Substances

  • Biological Factors
  • Cyclopropanes
  • Silanes
  • Spiro Compounds