Synthesis, resolution, and absolute configuration of difunctionalized Tröger's base derivatives

Chemistry. 2008;14(14):4246-55. doi: 10.1002/chem.200701960.

Abstract

Two racemic derivatives of Tröger's base, the 2,8-diboronic acid ester 6 and the 3,9-dibromo-substituted derivative 5, were synthesized and successfully resolved by HPLC on a chiral stationary Whelk-01 phase on a semipreparative scale, thereby giving rise to both enantiomers in a pure form. These functionalized C(2)-symmetric building blocks are valuable precursors for a variety of further applications. Their absolute configurations were determined by comparison of their quantum chemically calculated CD and UV/Vis spectra with the experimental ones and were independently confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis.