Regioselective Functionalization of Enamides at the α-Carbon via Unsymmetrical 2-Amidoallyl Cations

Org Lett. 2017 May 5;19(9):2414-2417. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.7b00962. Epub 2017 Apr 26.

Abstract

A new method to functionalize enamides via an intermediacy of unsymmetrical 2-amidoallyl cations is reported. Generated under mild Brønsted acid catalysis, these reactive species were found to undergo addition with various nucleophiles at the less substituted α-carbon to produce highly substituted enamides in high yields with complete control of regioselectivity.

Publication types

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