Generation of Functionalized Azepinone Derivatives via a (4 + 3)-Cycloaddition of Vinyl Ketenes and α-Imino Carbenes Derived from N-Sulfonyl-triazoles

J Org Chem. 2022 Mar 4;87(5):3825-3833. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c03002. Epub 2022 Feb 21.

Abstract

An intermolecular RhII-catalyzed, formal (4 + 3)-cycloaddition between vinyl ketenes and N-sulfonyl-1,2,3-triazoles for the construction of azepinone products is described. Employing vinyl ketenes as a 1,4-dipolar surrogate, instead of the more commonly used dienyl moieties, allows for the intermolecular and selective formation of azepinone products over a potential (3 + 2)-cycloadduct under mild reaction conditions allows for the generation of azepinone products in up to 98% yield.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Cycloaddition Reaction
  • Rhodium*
  • Triazoles

Substances

  • Triazoles
  • Rhodium