Transition-Metal Controlled Diastereodivergent Radical Cyclization/Azidation Cascade of 1,7-Enynes

J Org Chem. 2016 May 20;81(10):4412-20. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.6b00655. Epub 2016 May 5.

Abstract

A strategy for achieving diastereodivergent azidations of enynes has been developed, employing azide transfer from the M-N3 complex to alkyl radicals. Following this concept, the diastereoselectivity has been switched by modulating the transition metals and the ligands. The Mn(III)-mediated radical cyclization/azidation cascade of 1,7-enynes afforded trans-fused pyrrolo[3,4-c]quinolinones, whereas the Cu(II)/bipyridine system gave cis-products.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't