Enantioselective Synthesis of Fused Butyrolactones via Organocatalytic Formal [2 + 2 + 2] Annulation of γ-Butenolides, Methylene Indolinones, and Nitroolefins

Org Lett. 2022 Oct 7;24(39):7183-7187. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c02920. Epub 2022 Sep 28.

Abstract

An organocatalyzed asymmetric synthesis of fused butyrolactones via formal [2 + 2 + 2] annulation between γ-butenolides, methylene indolinones, and nitroolefins in a one-pot process has been established. Products containing six contiguous stereocenters could be obtained in good yields (up to 95%) with excellent enantioselectivities (up to >99% ee) catalyzed by a l-tert-leucine-derived bifunctional thiourea catalyst.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • 4-Butyrolactone* / analogs & derivatives
  • Oxindoles
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Thiourea*

Substances

  • Oxindoles
  • butenolide
  • Thiourea
  • 4-Butyrolactone