Synthesis and characterization of bis-cyclopropanated 1,3,5-tricarbonyl compounds. A combined synthetic, spectroscopic and theoretical study

Org Biomol Chem. 2011 Jul 21;9(14):5172-84. doi: 10.1039/c1ob05455d. Epub 2011 Jun 3.

Abstract

Bis-cyclopropanated 1,3,5-tricarbonyl compounds were prepared by a sequence of Claisen condensations and cyclopropanations. The optimization of the conditions proved to be very important to suppress retro-Claisen reactions. The conformation of these molecules was studied by experimental and computational methods. The syn/syn;syn/syn conformation is present for all derivatives. It is exclusively present in the case of the derivative containing a phenyl group located at the terminal carbon atom. In most cases, equilibria with other conformers are found.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Cyclopropanes / chemistry*
  • Ketones / chemical synthesis*
  • Ketones / chemistry*
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Structure
  • Quantum Theory*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Cyclopropanes
  • Ketones