Construction of Bridged Aza- and Oxa-[ n.2.1] Skeletons via an Intramolecular Formal [3+2] Cycloaddition of Aziridines and Epoxides with Electron-Deficient Alkenes

J Org Chem. 2022 May 6;87(9):6426-6431. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c00287. Epub 2022 Apr 19.

Abstract

An intramolecular formal [3+2] cycloaddition of activated aziridines and epoxides with electron-deficient alkene has been developed for the general and efficient construction of bridged aza- and oxa-[n.2.1] (n = 3 or 4) skeletons. This strategy can be efficiently promoted by lithium iodide. To demonstrate its potential, the intramolecular formal [3+2] cycloaddition was used to access the important intermediate of homoepiboxidine.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes*
  • Aziridines*
  • Catalysis
  • Cycloaddition Reaction
  • Electrons
  • Epoxy Compounds
  • Skeleton

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Aziridines
  • Epoxy Compounds