Pd-Catalyzed Regioselective Asymmetric Addition Reaction of Unprotected Pyrimidines to Alkoxyallene

Org Lett. 2017 Sep 1;19(17):4684-4687. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.7b02332. Epub 2017 Aug 16.

Abstract

Catalytic asymmetric synthesis of N-heterocyclic glycosides free of protecting and directing groups is reported. The key reaction is highlighted by the atom-efficient and regioselective addition of unprotected pyrimidines to highly functionalized alkoxyallene. Numerous acyclic and cyclic N-heterocyclic glycosides are accessed with minimal formation of organic byproducts. The synthetic utility of the reaction is demonstrated by the first catalytic asymmetric synthesis of anticancer pharmaceutical (-)-Tegafur and stereoselective synthesis of an oxepane nucleoside derivative.

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  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't