Synthesis of a new class of iminosugars based on constrained azaspirocyclic scaffolds by way of catalytic C-H amination

Org Biomol Chem. 2015 Sep 21;13(35):9176-80. doi: 10.1039/c5ob01254f. Epub 2015 Jul 13.

Abstract

The synthesis of the first examples of a new class of iminosugars based on constrained spirocyclic scaffolds has been achieved via Rh-catalyzed C(sp(3))-H amination. In this process, the needed electronic control in securing high regioselectivity from substrates with a high density of activated C-H bonds was achieved by using a combination of activating and electron-withdrawing groups.