Multicomponent prins cyclization from allylsilyl alcohols leading to dioxaspirodecanes

Org Lett. 2013 Oct 18;15(20):5234-7. doi: 10.1021/ol402425u. Epub 2013 Oct 3.

Abstract

A multicomponent reaction for the preparation of dioxaspirodecanes starting from allylsilyl alcohols was achieved. The one-pot sequence involves the sequential acid-catalyzed reaction of an allylsilyl alcohol with an aldehyde to afford an alkenediol. The subsequent Prins cyclization of the homoallylic alcohol moiety generates a tetrahydropyranyl carbocation which is intramolecularly trapped by the second hydroxyl group. The chemoselectivity of the process shows dependence on the nature of the aldehyde and the concentration of the catalyst.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alcohols / chemistry*
  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Structure
  • Silanes / chemistry*
  • Spiro Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Spiro Compounds / chemistry

Substances

  • Alcohols
  • Silanes
  • Spiro Compounds