Regioselective Access to 2-Iminoimidazolidines via AgF-Mediated Cascade Reactions

J Org Chem. 2022 Jun 3;87(11):7480-7486. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c00219. Epub 2022 May 12.

Abstract

A convergent access to substituted 2-iminoimidazolidines from aromatic amines and N-propargyl S-methylthiourea is developed via Ag(I)-mediated cascade guanylation-cyclization reactions. This method features high regioselectivity, excellent efficiency, and mild reaction conditions. Subsequent deprotection of the Boc (tert-butyloxycarbonyl) group under acidic conditions provides expedient access to aryl 2-aminoimidazole derivatives in a convenient manner.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amines*
  • Cyclization
  • Molecular Structure

Substances

  • Amines