Diastereodivergent Construction of Bicyclic γ-Lactones via Enantioselective Ketone Hydroacylation

J Am Chem Soc. 2016 Sep 21;138(37):12013-6. doi: 10.1021/jacs.6b06227. Epub 2016 Sep 1.

Abstract

We present a diastereodivergent strategy for constructing bicyclic γ-lactones bearing quaternary carbon centers via ketone hydroacylation. By applying a Rh catalyst and JoSPOphos ligand, either the anti or syn bicyclic γ-lactones can be accessed with high enantio- and diastereoselectivities, depending on the choice of solvent, temperature, and counterion.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acylation
  • Catalysis
  • Ketones / chemistry*
  • Lactones / chemical synthesis*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Rhodium
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Ketones
  • Lactones
  • Rhodium