A Stereoselective Reductive Hosomi-Sakurai Reaction

Org Lett. 2018 Mar 2;20(5):1461-1464. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.8b00276. Epub 2018 Feb 22.

Abstract

A novel reductive variant of the classical Hosomi-Sakurai reaction is reported. This transformation hinges on a redox-neutral, stereoselective internal reduction event under mild conditions. This operationally simple reaction relies on readily available starting materials and leads to useful products in diastereoselectivities of up to 7:1. The versatility of this new method is demonstrated through the stereoselective one-step synthesis of an AChE inhibitor.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't