An organocatalytic domino Michael-alkylation reaction: highly enantioselective construction of spiro-cyclopentanoneoxindoles and tetronic acid scaffolds

Chem Commun (Camb). 2014 Dec 4;50(93):14601-4. doi: 10.1039/c4cc05207b.

Abstract

A new organocatalytic asymmetric domino Michael-alkylation reaction of methyleneindolinones and γ-halogenated-β-ketoesters is described. A variety of spiro-cyclopentanoneoxindoles were obtained in high yields (up to 96%), good diastereoselectivities (up to 12 : 1 dr) and excellent enantioselectivities (up to >99% ee) via α-alkylation. Interestingly, O-alkylated products with tetronic acid motifs could be obtained by tuning the N-protecting groups on methyleneindolinones with excellent enantioselectivities (up to >99% ee).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkylation
  • Catalysis
  • Furans / chemistry*
  • Indoles / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Spiro Compounds / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Furans
  • Indoles
  • Spiro Compounds
  • tetronic acid