A Highly Divergent Synthesis of 3-Aminotetrahydropyridines

J Org Chem. 2020 Jun 19;85(12):8245-8252. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.0c00853. Epub 2020 Jun 4.

Abstract

Dihapto-coordinate 1,2-dihydropyridine complexes of the metal fragment {WTp(NO)(PMe3)} (Tp = tris(pyrazolyl)borate), derived from pyridine, are demonstrated to undergo protonation at C6 followed by regioselective amination at C5 with a variety of primary and secondary amines. The addition takes place stereoselectively anti to the metal center, producing exclusively cis-disubstituted products. The resulting 1,2,5,6-tetrahydropyridines can be successfully liberated by oxidation, providing a route to novel molecules of potential medicinal interest.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Amination
  • Amines*
  • Borates*
  • Metals

Substances

  • Amines
  • Borates
  • Metals