Asymmetric Gold(I)-Catalyzed Prins-Type Cyclization for the Construction of Tricyclic Scaffolds

J Org Chem. 2023 Jul 7;88(13):9439-9446. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c00420. Epub 2023 Jun 9.

Abstract

Gold-catalyzed Prins-type cyclizations are interesting strategies for synthesizing complex molecules with excellent diastereoselectivity. We developed a novel and efficient system for such processes (13 examples, ≤89% yield) and reported the first enantioselective version of a gold-catalyzed Prins-type cyclization using a new chiral TADDOL-based Au(I) phosphonite complex. After crystallization, highly enantiomerically enriched products were obtained with >99% ee.

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Cyclization
  • Gold* / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Gold