Stereoselective Intermolecular [2 + 2] Cycloadditions of Erlenmeyer-Plöchl Azlactones Using Visible Light Photoredox Catalysis

J Org Chem. 2018 Dec 21;83(24):15144-15154. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.8b02430. Epub 2018 Nov 29.

Abstract

The first report of the preparation of symmetric and nonsymmetric diaminotruxinic derivatives through the photoredox [2 + 2] cycloadditions of Erlenmeyer azlactones is described, affording the desired compounds in high regio- and diastereocontrol (only head-to-head coupling). Mechanistic studies by DFT suggest that the reaction proceeds through a neutral photocatalytic pathway.

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  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't