Access to Fluoropyrrolidines by Intramolecular Aza-Michael Addition Reaction

J Org Chem. 2016 Aug 5;81(15):6714-20. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.6b01363. Epub 2016 Jul 28.

Abstract

Study of the intramolecular aza-Michael addition reaction from an aminofluorovinylsulfone opens a new route for the synthesis of pyrrolidine derivatives. An unexpected diastereoselective cyclization reaction was observed, leading preferentially to the anti-N-benzylpyrrolidine sulfone. The resulting sulfone was reacted with aldehydes to access β-substituted α-fluoroalkenyl pyrrolidines in one step.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't