Synthesis of Stereodefined Polysubstituted Bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes

J Am Chem Soc. 2024 May 22;146(20):13748-13753. doi: 10.1021/jacs.4c04438. Epub 2024 May 9.

Abstract

We report a highly diastereoselective synthesis of polysubstituted bicyclobutanes possessing up to three stereodefined quaternary centers and five substituents. Our strategy involves a diastereoselective carbometalation of cyclopropenes followed by a cyclization to furnish the bicyclobutane ring system. This straightforward approach allows for the incorporation of a diverse range of substituents and functional groups, notably without the need for electron-withdrawing functionalities.