Chiral Auxiliary-Directed Site-Selective Deprotonation of the Cubane Skeleton

Org Lett. 2023 Jan 13;25(1):27-30. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c03659. Epub 2023 Jan 3.

Abstract

The first diastereoselective synthesis of trisubstituted cubanes was achieved using a chiral auxiliary. To establish chirality within the cubane skeleton, at least three substituents must be introduced at the appropriate positions. Ready conversion of cubane carboxylic acid to a chiral amide followed by sequential ortho-selective deprotonations and electrophilic trapping afforded the corresponding 1,2,3-trisubstituted cubanes with high diastereoselectivity. This route opens new possibilities for the preparation of enantio-enriched cubanes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amides*
  • Carboxylic Acids*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Skeleton
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Carboxylic Acids
  • Amides