Chiral N-phosphonyl imine chemistry: an efficient asymmetric synthesis of chiral N-phosphonyl propargylamines

Org Biomol Chem. 2010 Mar 7;8(5):1091-6. doi: 10.1039/b923914f. Epub 2010 Jan 5.

Abstract

A variety of substituted chiral propargylamines have been synthesized by reacting chiral N-phosphonylimines with lithium aryl/alkyl acetylides. Seventeen examples were studied to give excellent yields (>90%) and diastereoselectivities (96 : 4 to 99 : 1). It was found that the types of bases for generating acetylides and solvents are crucial for effectiveness of this asymmetric reaction. In addition, N,N-isopropyl group on chiral N-phosphonylimine auxiliary was proven to be superior to other protecting groups in controlling diastereoselectivity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Imines / chemistry*
  • Lithium Compounds / chemistry
  • Organophosphorus Compounds / chemistry*
  • Pargyline / analogs & derivatives*
  • Pargyline / chemical synthesis
  • Pargyline / chemistry
  • Propylamines / chemical synthesis
  • Propylamines / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Imines
  • Lithium Compounds
  • Organophosphorus Compounds
  • Propylamines
  • propargylamine
  • Pargyline