Iridium-Catalyzed Asymmetric Cascade Allylation/Lactonization of Indole Esters: Access to Chiral Tricyclic Oxazinoindolones

Org Lett. 2022 Dec 2;24(47):8592-8597. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c03100. Epub 2022 Nov 17.

Abstract

Ir-catalyzed asymmetric cascade allylation/lactonization of indole 2-carboxylates with vinyl cyclic carbonate was successfully developed, which provided efficient access to chiral tricyclic oxazinoindolones with excellent results (up to 85% yield, 99% ee). This protocol could be well extended to pyrroles and other nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycles. A reasonable reaction pathway was provided on the basis of preliminary mechanistic investigation. Importantly, the key intermediate toward marine alkaloid (+)-agelastatin A could be readily accessible through this methodology.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Esters*
  • Indoles
  • Iridium*
  • Pyrroles

Substances

  • Iridium
  • Esters
  • Indoles
  • Pyrroles