Enantioselective synthesis of tricyclic oxoquinolines via NHC-catalyzed Michael-aldol-lactamization-dehydration cascade

Chem Commun (Camb). 2024 Apr 16;60(32):4290-4293. doi: 10.1039/d4cc00502c.

Abstract

The enantioselective synthesis of tricyclic oxoquinolines via NHC-catalyzed cascade reaction of enals with malonates bearing a 2-aminophenyl group is reported. The chiral α,β-unsaturated acylazoliums underwent a smooth Michael-aldol-lactamization-dehydration quadruple cascade with the amino malonate derivative to afford the desired tricyclic products.