Synthesis of Spiro[5.5]trienones- and Spiro[4.5]trienones-Fused Selenocyanates via Electrophilic Selenocyanogen Cyclization and Dearomative Spirocyclization

J Org Chem. 2022 Oct 7;87(19):13089-13101. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c01594. Epub 2022 Sep 28.

Abstract

A practical strategy for the synthesis of spiro[5.5]trienones-fused selenocyanates and spiro[4.5]trienones-fused selenocyanates through electrophilic selenocyanogen cyclization and dearomative spirocyclization is reported. This approach was conducted under mild conditions with broad substrate scope and good functional group tolerance. The utility of this procedure is exhibited in the late-stage functionalization of nature product and drug molecules.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cyanates
  • Cyclization
  • Molecular Structure
  • Selenium Compounds
  • Spiro Compounds* / chemistry

Substances

  • Cyanates
  • Selenium Compounds
  • Spiro Compounds
  • selenocyanic acid