Enantioselective bromolactonization of conjugated (Z)-enynes

J Am Chem Soc. 2010 Mar 24;132(11):3664-5. doi: 10.1021/ja100173w.

Abstract

A catalytic enantioselective syn-1,4-bromolactonization of conjugated (Z)-enynes was reported. Diastereomeric ratios >20:1 and up to 99% enantiomeric excesses were observed. Di-, tri-, and tetra-substituted bromoallenes were prepared together with lactone heterocycles efficiently and stereoselectively. Preliminary investigations suggest that the chiral catalyst may serve as a bifunctional reagent by interacting with both a carboxylic acid nucleophile and NBS electrophile.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkadienes / chemistry
  • Alkynes / chemistry*
  • Bromine / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Cross-Linking Reagents / chemistry
  • Heterocyclic Compounds / chemistry
  • Lactones / chemistry*
  • Optical Phenomena
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Substrate Specificity

Substances

  • Alkadienes
  • Alkynes
  • Cross-Linking Reagents
  • Heterocyclic Compounds
  • Lactones
  • propadiene
  • Bromine