Stereoselective Synthesis of Multisubstituted Alkenes via Ruthenium-Catalyzed Remote Migration Arylation of Nonactivated Olefins

Org Lett. 2023 Jul 14;25(27):5111-5116. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c01844. Epub 2023 Jul 3.

Abstract

Polysubstituted alkenes are an important class of organic intermediates that widely exist in various natural products and drug molecules. Herein, we reported a stereoselective synthesis of multisubstituted alkenes via ruthenium-catalyzed remote migration arylation of nonactivated olefins. This strategy exhibited wide substrate suitability and excellent functional group tolerance. In addition, we demonstrated the indispensable role of two types of ruthenium through mechanism experiments.

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes* / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Ruthenium* / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Ruthenium