Catalytic Enantioselective Synthesis of 2,3-Dihydrobenzo[ b]oxepines via Asymmetric Oxetane Opening by Internal Carbon Nucleophiles

Org Lett. 2022 Jan 14;24(1):207-212. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.1c03852. Epub 2021 Dec 16.

Abstract

An intramolecular C-C formation process based on catalytic asymmetric oxetane opening by carbon nucleophiles has been developed, which provides rapid access to a range of valuable enantioenriched 2,3-dihydrobenzo[b]oxepines. With the combination of Sc(OTf)3 and a Box ligand, good chemical efficiency and enantioselectivity were achieved under mild conditions. The products are also useful precursors to other valuable structures, such as the bicyclo[3.2.2]nonane derivatives.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't