Efficient synthesis of pentasubstituted pyrroles via intramolecular C-arylation

Org Biomol Chem. 2022 May 11;20(18):3811-3816. doi: 10.1039/d2ob00536k.

Abstract

Immobilized L-aspartic acid beta-methyl ester (Fmoc-Asp(OMe)-OH) was reacted with 4-nitrobenzenesulfonyl chloride, followed by alkylation with various α-haloketones. The resulting intermediates were treated with potassium trimethylsilanolate, which yielded tetrasubstituted pyrroles after a one-step transformation consisting of sequential C-arylation, aldol condensation and spontaneous aromatization. The discovered synthetic strategy enables fast and simple access to pentasubstituted and functionalized pyrroles from a number of readily available starting materials.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkylation
  • Aspartic Acid
  • Cyclization
  • Esters*
  • Pyrroles*

Substances

  • Esters
  • Pyrroles
  • Aspartic Acid