Enantioselective synthesis of pyrano[2,3-c]pyrrole via an organocatalytic [4 + 2] cyclization reaction of dioxopyrrolidines and azlactones

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 3945-3950 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yichen Wang ◽  
Yuzhen Chen ◽  
Xiaoping Li ◽  
Yukang Mao ◽  
Weiwen Chen ◽  
...  

The present work provides a simple and efficient access to chiral pyrano[2,3-c]pyrrole via an asymmetric [4 + 2] cyclization reaction catalyzed by a cinchona-squaramide catalyst.

Author(s):  
Huiqing Chen ◽  
Jie Tang ◽  
Ting Liu ◽  
Li-Fang Yu ◽  
Dong Xing ◽  
...  

Herein we report an enantioselective method for the rapid construction of chiral 3-nitro-4-chromanones via a chiral thiourea-catalyzed intramolecular Michael-type cyclization reaction. With this method, a series of 3,3-disubstituted-3-nitro-4-chromanones bearing contiguous...


Author(s):  
Ruixia Liu ◽  
Jingkuo Han ◽  
Bin Li ◽  
Xian Liu ◽  
Zhao Wei ◽  
...  

A highly efficient intramolecular asymmetric reductive amination transformation catalyzed by an iridium complex of tBu-ax-Josiphos has been realized, providing an efficient access to various THIQ alkaloids.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiaolin Yan ◽  
Meng Duan ◽  
Cien Chen ◽  
Zhiqin Deng ◽  
Mandi Wu ◽  
...  

Despite the enormous developments of asymmetric catalysis, the basis for asymmetric induction is largely limited to spatial interaction between substrate and catalyst. Consequently, asymmetric discrimination between two sterically similar groups remains a challenge. This is particularly formidable for enantiodifferentiation between aryl and heteroaryl groups without a directing group or electronic manipulation. Here we address this challenge by a robust organocatalytic system leading to excellent enantioselection between aryl and heteroaryl groups. With the versatile 2-indole imine methide as platform, an excellent combination of a superb chiral phosphoric acid and the optimal hydride source provided efficient access to a range of highly enantioenriched indole-containing triarylmethanes. Control experiments and kinetic studies provided important insights into the mechanism. DFT calculations also indicated that, while hydrogen bonding is important for activation, the key interaction for discrimination of the two aryl groups is mainly π-π stacking. Preliminary biological studies also demonstrated the great potential of these triarylmethanes for anticancer and antiviral drug development.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Zhao ◽  
Peng Shen ◽  
Dongru Sun ◽  
Hongbin Zhai ◽  
Yufen Zhao

A Brønsted acid-catalyzed domino ring-opening cyclization transformation of donor-acceptor (D-A) cyclopropanes and 2-naphthols has been developed. This formal [3+2] cyclization reaction provided novel and efficient access to the naphthalene-fused cyclopentanes in the absence of any transition-metal catalysts or additives. This robust procedure was completed smoothly on a gram-scale to afford the corresponding product with comparable efficiency. Furthermore, the synthetic application of the prepared product has been demonstrated by its transformation into a variety of synthetically useful molecules.


Synlett ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhouli Chen ◽  
Lei Wang ◽  
Yiheng Qian ◽  
Xufeng Lin

An asymmetric [4+3] cyclization reaction of racemic 4-indolylmethanols and quinone esters catalyzed by chiral phosphoric acids has been developed. This method provides efficient access to biologically important benzoxepino[5,4,3-cd] indoles featuring both axial and central chirality in good yields with up to 98% ee and essentially single diastereomer in mild reaction conditions.


2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (16) ◽  
pp. 3408-3412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vishal M. Sheth ◽  
Bor-Cherng Hong ◽  
Gene-Hsiang Lee

Enantioselective synthesis of (+)-arborescidine C was achieved by the key step of Pictet–Spengler cyclization reaction with a Jacobsen-type thiourea organocatalyst.


2012 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 1695-1699 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krystal A D Kamanos ◽  
Jonathan M Withey

A route is described for the enantioselective synthesis of (R)-(−)-complanine, a marine natural product isolated from Eurythoe complanata, and known to be a causative agent in inflammation. An organocatalytic, asymmetric oxyamination of a homoconjugated all-Z-dienal intermediate provides versatile and efficient access to the natural product.


2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 283-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Long-Sheng Zheng ◽  
Charlène Férard ◽  
Phannarath Phansavath ◽  
Virginie Ratovelomanana-Vidal

The use of a Rh- instead of a Ru-complex in the asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of α-benzoylamino β-keto esters allowed a reversal of diastereoselectivity and an efficient access to a variety of syn α-amido β-hydroxy esters.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianwei Sun ◽  
Qiaolin Yan ◽  
Meng Duan ◽  
Cien Chen ◽  
Zhiqin Deng ◽  
...  

Despite the enormous developments of asymmetric catalysis, the basis for asymmetric induction is largely limited to spatial interaction between substrate and catalyst. Consequently, asymmetric discrimination between two sterically similar groups remains a challenge. This is particularly formidable for enantiodifferentiation between aryl and heteroaryl groups without a directing group or electronic manipulation. Here we address this challenge by a robust organocatalytic system leading to excellent enantioselection between aryl and heteroaryl groups. With the versatile 2-indole imine methide as platform, an excellent combination of a superb chiral phosphoric acid and the optimal hydride source provided efficient access to a range of highly enantioenriched indole-containing triarylmethanes. Control experiments and kinetic studies provided important insights into the mechanism. DFT calculations also indicated that, while hydrogen bonding is important for activation, the key interaction for discrimination of the two aryl groups is mainly π-π stacking. Preliminary biological studies also demonstrated the great potential of these triarylmethanes for anticancer and antiviral drug development.


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