Bicyclic Pyrrolidines for Medicinal Chemistry via [3 + 2]-Cycloaddition

J Org Chem. 2021 Oct 1;86(19):13289-13309. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c01327. Epub 2021 Aug 24.

Abstract

A general approach to bicyclic fused pyrrolidines via [3 + 2]-cycloaddition between nonstabilized azomethyne ylide and endocyclic electron-deficient alkenes was elaborated. "Push-pull" alkenes and CF3-alkenes did not react with the azomethyne ylide under the previously reported conditions, and we developed a superior protocol (LiF, 140 °C, no solvent). Among obtained products were medchem-relevant bicyclic sulfones, monofluoro-, difluoro-, and trifluoromethyl-substituted pyrrolidines. This approach not only allowed preparation of novel molecules but also significantly simplified synthesis of the existing ones (e.g., sofinicline).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes
  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical*
  • Cycloaddition Reaction
  • Pyrrolidines*

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Pyrrolidines