Synthesis of pyrrolo(spiro-[2.3']-oxindole)-spiro-[4.3"]-oxindole via 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of azomethine ylides with 3-acetonylideneoxindole

J Org Chem. 2013 Nov 15;78(22):11577-83. doi: 10.1021/jo4017259. Epub 2013 Oct 24.

Abstract

A series of novel dispirooxindole derivatives, 3-acetyl-5-phenyl-pyrrolo(spiro-[2.3']-1'-benzyl-oxindole)-spiro-[4.3"]-1"-benzyl-oxindoles, were synthesized via 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of the azomethine ylide with 3-acetonylideneoxindole in high regioselectivities and yields. An unusual regioselectivity was observed in this 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition, leading to the construction of novel dispirooxindole skeleton. The substituent effects on the regioselectivity were also investigated.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Azo Compounds / chemistry*
  • Cyclization
  • Indoles / chemical synthesis*
  • Indoles / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oxindoles
  • Pyrroles / chemical synthesis*
  • Pyrroles / chemistry
  • Thiosemicarbazones / chemistry*

Substances

  • Azo Compounds
  • Indoles
  • Oxindoles
  • Pyrroles
  • Thiosemicarbazones
  • azomethine
  • pyrrolo(spiro-(2.3')-oxindole)-spiro-(4.3'')-oxindole
  • 3-acetonylidene-2-oxindole