Broad Scope Aminocyclization of Enynes with Cationic JohnPhos-Gold(I) Complex as the Catalyst

J Org Chem. 2016 Mar 4;81(5):1839-49. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.5b02607. Epub 2016 Feb 12.

Abstract

A practical aminocyclization of 1,6-enynes with a wide variety of substituted anilines, including N-alkyl anilines, has been achived by using cationic [JohnPhosAu(MeCN)]SbF6 as a general purpose catalyst. The resulting adducts can be easily converted into polycyclic compounds by palladium- and gold-catalyzed reactions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't