Asymmetric preparation of polysubstituted cyclopentanes by synergistic Pd(0)/amine catalyzed formal [3+2] cycloadditions of vinyl cyclopropanes with enals

Chem Commun (Camb). 2016 Apr 18;52(30):5332-5. doi: 10.1039/c6cc01775d. Epub 2016 Mar 23.

Abstract

We report herein a novel diastereo- and enantiocontrolled preparation of polysubstituted cyclopentanes by the formal [3+2] cycloadditions of vinyl cyclopropanes with enals. In constrast with previously developed strategies, our original approach is based on the synergistic merger of iminium/enamine organocatalysis with palladium(0) catalysis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't