Direct synthesis of β-alkyl N-aryl aza Baylis-Hillman adducts via nitroso-ene reaction

J Org Chem. 2012 Aug 17;77(16):7119-23. doi: 10.1021/jo301266f. Epub 2012 Jul 27.

Abstract

A new approach for the direct Fe-catalyzed synthesis of β-alkyl N-aryl aza Baylis-Hillman (ABH) adducts is reported. This approach involves the formation of a C-N bond via a nitroso-ene reaction. This is a simple, fast, and best alternate method to overcome the substrate scope limitations of the ABH reaction, which converts allyl esters and carbonyl compounds to novel ABH adducts. A variety of arylhydroxylamines reacted with esters, aldehydes, ketone, and nitriles to yield the corresponding products in moderate to excellent yields.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aldehydes / chemistry
  • Allyl Compounds / chemistry*
  • Aza Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Catalysis
  • Esters
  • Hydroxylamines / chemistry
  • Iron / chemistry*
  • Ketones / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nitriles / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Aldehydes
  • Allyl Compounds
  • Aza Compounds
  • Esters
  • Hydroxylamines
  • Ketones
  • Nitriles
  • Iron