Intramolecular Umpolung Allylation of Imines

Org Lett. 2018 Sep 21;20(18):5857-5860. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.8b02536. Epub 2018 Sep 11.

Abstract

An intramolecular umpolung allylation of imines is reported. This reaction occurs via the intermediacy of 2-azaallyl anions. It could proceed either under transition-metal-catalyzed conditions or under transition-metal-free conditions. Importantly, this approach afforded trans-3-vinyl-4-aminochromanes with high diastereoselectivity, while conventional, nonumpolung methods often display high cis-selectivity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't