Asymmetric Synthesis of γ-Lactones through Koga Amine-Controlled Addition of Enediolates to α,β-Unsaturated Sulfoxonium Salts

J Org Chem. 2017 Jan 6;82(1):606-615. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.6b02622. Epub 2016 Dec 9.

Abstract

A chiral Koga amine-controlled asymmetric synthesis of cis-γ-lactones through a formal [3 + 2] cycloaddition of enediolates with α,β-unsaturated sulfoxonium salts is described. The desired structural motif was formed in moderate to good yields (50-71% for 13 examples), with good to very good diastereoselectivity (dr 5:1 to 10:1 for 20 examples), favoring the cis-isomer, and good to excellent enantioselectivity (70-91% ee for 13 examples).

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Acetates / chemistry*
  • Amines / chemistry*
  • Cycloaddition Reaction
  • Lactones / chemical synthesis*
  • Lactones / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Salts / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Sulfonium Compounds / chemistry*

Substances

  • Acetates
  • Amines
  • Lactones
  • Salts
  • Sulfonium Compounds