Metalloporphyrin-catalyzed diastereoselective epoxidation of allyl-substituted alkenes

J Org Chem. 2005 May 27;70(11):4226-32. doi: 10.1021/jo047733c.

Abstract

By using [Mn(2,6-Cl(2)TPP)Cl] (1) as a catalyst and Oxone/H(2)O(2) as an oxidant, we have developed an efficient method for erythro-selective epoxidation of acyclic allyl-substituted alkenes, including allylic alcohols, amines, and esters. Up to 9:1 erythro selectivities for terminal allyllic alkenes could be achieved, which are significantly higher than that achieved using m-CPBA as an oxidant. In addition, the synthetic utilities of this epoxidation method were highlighted in stereoselective synthesis of key anti-HIV drug intermediates and epoxidation of glycals.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemistry
  • Anti-HIV Agents / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Epoxy Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Manganese / chemistry*
  • Metalloporphyrins / chemistry*
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Structure
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Oxidants / chemistry
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Anti-HIV Agents
  • Epoxy Compounds
  • Metalloporphyrins
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Oxidants
  • Manganese