NHC-catalyzed spiro bis-indane formation via domino Stetter-aldol-Michael and Stetter-aldol-aldol reactions

Org Lett. 2010 Dec 17;12(24):5772-5. doi: 10.1021/ol102685u. Epub 2010 Nov 22.

Abstract

Two novel domino NHC-catalyzed spirocyclizations are described herein, enabling the rapid construction of three new carbon-carbon bonds and a quaternary center with high diastereoselectivity. A variety of spiro bis-indane structures are assembled in a single step from simple o-phthaldialdehyde derivatives.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Indans / chemical synthesis*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Spiro Compounds / chemical synthesis*

Substances

  • Indans
  • Spiro Compounds