Rh-catalyzed highly enantioselective formation of functionalized cyclopentanes and cyclopentanones

Org Biomol Chem. 2007 Nov 7;5(21):3531-4. doi: 10.1039/b712396e. Epub 2007 Sep 27.

Abstract

A catalyst system, [Rh(COD)Cl](2)-BINAP-AgSbF(6), has been developed as a second-generation catalyst for the cycloisomerization of 1,6-enynes tethered by carbon chains. Cyclopentanes and cyclopentanones, which can contain functional groups, such as the 1,4-dienes, vinyl ether, aldehyde etc., were obtained from readily available starting materials in high yields and selectivities. Both regioselectivities and enantioselectivities are excellent: only 1,4-dienes were observed and in over 99% ee.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antimony / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Cyclization
  • Cyclopentanes / chemical synthesis*
  • Cyclopentanes / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Naphthalenes / chemistry
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry
  • Rhodium / chemistry*
  • Silver / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • BINAP, 2-naphthol
  • Cyclopentanes
  • Naphthalenes
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • cyclopentanone
  • Silver
  • Antimony
  • Rhodium