Orthogonal Syntheses of 3.2.0 Bicycles from Enallenes Promoted by Visible Light

Org Lett. 2020 Aug 21;22(16):6354-6359. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.0c02193. Epub 2020 Aug 5.

Abstract

Enallenes can be readily converted into two families of 3.2.0 (hetero)bicycles with high diastereoselectivities through the combination of visible light with a suitable Ir(III) complex (1 mol %). Two complementary pathways, namely, a photocycloaddition versus a radical chain, can then take place. Both manifolds grant complete regiocontrol of the allene difunctionalization. This is accompanied by an original 1,3-group shift using sulfonyl allenamides that deliver a congested tetrasubstituted headbridging carbon in the corresponding product.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds / chemistry
  • Light
  • Molecular Structure
  • Photochemical Processes

Substances

  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds