Asymmetric organocatalytic allylic substitution of Morita-Baylis-Hillman carbonates with allylamines for the synthesis of 2,5-dihydropyrroles

J Org Chem. 2011 Oct 7;76(19):7826-33. doi: 10.1021/jo2011522. Epub 2011 Aug 25.

Abstract

The asymmetric allylic substitution reaction of MBH carbonates with allylamines has been developed, which affords N-allyl-β-amino-α-methylene esters in high yields and enantioselectivities. After a subsequent ring-closure metathesis of the products, a series of optically active 2,5-dihydropyrroles could be obtained smoothly in high yields without any loss of enantioselectivity. Finally, a tentative mechanism for rationalization of the reaction has been proposed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemistry*
  • Allylamine / chemistry*
  • Carbonates / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Pyrroles / chemical synthesis*
  • Pyrroles / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Substrate Specificity

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Carbonates
  • Pyrroles
  • Allylamine