Synthesis of Aminomethylene- gem-bisphosphonates Containing an Aziridine Motif: Studies of the Reaction Scope and Insight into the Mechanism

J Org Chem. 2021 Feb 19;86(4):3107-3119. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.0c02434. Epub 2021 Jan 21.

Abstract

A broad range of N-carbamoylaziridines were obtained and then treated by the diethyl phosphonate anion to afford α-methylene-gem-bisphosphonate aziridines. Study of the reaction's scope and additional experiments indicates that the transformation proceeds via a new mechanism involving the chelation of lithium ion. This last step is crucial for the reaction to occur and disfavors the aziridine ring-opening. A phosphonate-phosphate rearrangement from a α-hydroxybisphosphonate aziridine intermediate is also proposed for the first time. This reaction provides a simple and convenient method for the synthesis of a highly functionalized phosphonylated aziridine motif.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aziridines*
  • Diphosphonates
  • Organophosphonates*

Substances

  • Aziridines
  • Diphosphonates
  • Organophosphonates
  • aziridine