Solvent-Minimized, Chromatography-Free, Diastereoselective Synthesis of Oxazolidine-Dispirooxindoles via oxa-1,3-Dipolar Cycloaddition of 3-Oxindole

J Org Chem. 2018 Mar 2;83(5):2948-2953. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.7b02865. Epub 2018 Feb 15.

Abstract

An efficient and diastereoselective decarboxylative oxa-1,3-dipolar cycloaddition between 3-oxindoles and diverse amino acids is developed to access novel oxazolidine-dispirooxindole skeletons bearing vicinal quaternary carbon centers. This protocol features operational simplicity, a broad substrate scope, and good to excellent chemical yields and diastereoselectivities. In particular, minimal solvent (1 mL/10 mmol) and chromatography-free purification render this synthetic process more efficient and environmentally benign in the context of green chemistry.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't