Enantioselective synthesis of trans-dihydrobenzofurans via primary amine-thiourea organocatalyzed intramolecular Michael addition

J Org Chem. 2012 Jul 20;77(14):6208-14. doi: 10.1021/jo301006e. Epub 2012 Jul 3.

Abstract

A primary amine-thiourea organocatalyzed intramolecular Michael addition access was developed for the synthesis of trans-dihydrobenzofurans. Under the catalysis of an (R,R)-1,2-diphenylethylamine derived primary amine-thiourea bearing a glucosyl scaffold, the corresponding trans-dihydrobenzofurans were obtained in high yields with excellent level of enantioselectivities (94 to >99% ee). Moreover, an in situ isomerization occurring at high temperature gave good to excellent trans/cis ratios as well (trans/cis: 84/16-96/4).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amines / chemistry*
  • Benzofurans / chemical synthesis*
  • Benzofurans / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Thiourea / chemistry*

Substances

  • Amines
  • Benzofurans
  • Thiourea