Enantioselective Construction of CF3-Containing Spirooxindole γ-Lactones via Organocatalytic Asymmetric Michael/Lactonization

Org Lett. 2019 Feb 15;21(4):1015-1020. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.8b04039. Epub 2019 Jan 30.

Abstract

A highly enantioselective Michael/lactonization cascade reaction of 3-hydroxyoxindoles with 3-trifluoroethylidene oxindoles was developed. The use of a cinchona-derived squaramide catalyst is essential in achieving high diastereo- and enantioselectivities. This reaction represents the first example of intramolecular amide C-N bond cleavage and lactonization of 3-hydroxyoxindoles with 3-trifluoroethylidene oxindoles, which provides an efficient and convenient approach to diverse CF3-containing spirooxindole γ-lactones in high yields and good to excellent diastereo- and enantioselectivities.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't