Formal [3 + 2]-Cycloaddition of Donor-Acceptor Cyclopropanes to 1,3-Dienes: Cyclopentane Assembly

J Org Chem. 2015 Dec 18;80(24):12212-23. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.5b02146. Epub 2015 Dec 1.

Abstract

We report a new simple method to access highly substituted cyclopentanes via Lewis acid-initiated formal [3 + 2]-cycloaddition of donor-acceptor cyclopropanes to 1,3-dienes. This process displays exceptional chemo- and regioselectivity as well as high diastereoselectivity, allowing for the synthesis of functionalized cyclopentanes and bicyclic cyclopentane-based structures in moderate to high yields. Moreover, one-pot synthesis of biologically relevant cyclopentafuranones, based on reaction of donor-acceptor cyclopropanes with dienes, has been developed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't