Photomediated Spirocyclization of N-Benzyl Propiolamide with N-Iodosuccinimide for Access to Azaspiro[4.5]deca-6,9-diene-3,8-dione

J Org Chem. 2022 Jul 1;87(13):8445-8457. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c00579. Epub 2022 Jun 9.

Abstract

A metal- and oxidant-free route for affording azaspiro[4.5]deca-6,9-diene-3,8-dione via photomediated iodinated spirocyclization of N-(4-methoxybenzyl) propiolamide has been developed. The reaction underwent a radical addition/ipso-cyclization/dearomatization process at room temperature and successfully constructed C-C and C-I bonds. This green and convenient approach could be generally expanded to produce a range of iodinated spirocyclization products in moderate to good yields.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cyclization
  • Spiro Compounds* / chemistry
  • Succinimides

Substances

  • Spiro Compounds
  • Succinimides
  • N-iodosuccinimide