Enantioselective Construction of Spirocyclic Oxindoles via Tandem Michael/Michael Reactions Catalyzed by Multifunctional Quaternary Phosphonium Salt

J Org Chem. 2016 Nov 4;81(21):10558-10568. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.6b01553. Epub 2016 Sep 2.

Abstract

The enantioselective construction of five-membered spirocyclic oxindoles via a double Michael cascade reaction is described by using dipeptide-based multifunctional quaternary phosphonium salt catalysts. The desired products were obtained in excellent yields (up to 94%) and good to high stereoselectivities (up to >19:1 dr and 99% ee).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't