Photosensitized [2 + 2]-Cycloaddition of Complex Acceptor-Donor Combinations: A Regio/Diastereoselectivity Study

J Org Chem. 2022 Jun 17;87(12):8028-8033. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c00649. Epub 2022 Jun 1.

Abstract

The photosensitized [2 + 2]-cycloaddition of chalcones, conjugated cyclopentenones, and cyclohexenones with electron-rich alkenes such as cyclic enolethers and polymethylated alkenes was investigated. While cyclic enones showed high regio- and stereoselectivity, acyclic enones resulted in a more complex product mixture containing dimers as well as four dominant regio- and diastereoisomers. This complex product mixture can be controlled by adjusting the reaction conditions such as sensitizer, solvents, or additives.

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes*
  • Cycloaddition Reaction
  • Solvents
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Solvents