An intramolecular [2 + 2] photocycloaddition approach to conformationally restricted bis-pyrrolidines

J Org Chem. 2014 Aug 1;79(15):7152-61. doi: 10.1021/jo501302f. Epub 2014 Jul 15.

Abstract

With N-Boc-protected 4-(allylaminomethyl)-2(5H)furanones as starting materials, a photochemical approach is presented to give 3,9-diazatricyclo[5.3.0.0(1,5)]decanes as conformationally restricted bis-pyrrolidines. The products are orthogonally protected at the two nitrogen atoms and exhibit, depending on the substitution pattern at positions C5, C6, and C7, latent C2 symmetry. When the furanones had a phenyl group at the 3-position (X(3)), alternative photochemical pathways were observed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • 4-Butyrolactone / chemistry*
  • Cycloaddition Reaction
  • Molecular Structure
  • Photochemistry
  • Polycyclic Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Polycyclic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Pyrrolidines / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Polycyclic Compounds
  • Pyrrolidines
  • 4-Butyrolactone