Cascade aza-Wittig/6π-Electrocyclization in the Synthesis of 1,6-Dihydropyridines

Org Lett. 2021 Aug 6;23(15):6024-6029. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.1c02099. Epub 2021 Jul 22.

Abstract

A metal-free protocol for the synthesis of substituted 1,6-dihydropyridines with quaternary stereogenic centers via a cascade aza-Wittig/6π-electrocyclization process has been developed. The high functional group compatibility and broad scope of this method were demonstrated by using a wide range of easily available vinyliminophosphoranes and ketones, with yields up to 97%. A modification of the obtained products allowed for an increase in complexity and chemical diversity. Finally, attempts for asymmetric synthesis of 1,6-dihydropyridines are demonstrated.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't