Stereoselective Multicomponent Reactions Using Zincate Nucleophiles: β-Dicarbonyl Synthesis and Functionalization

Org Lett. 2016 Oct 7;18(19):4880-4883. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.6b02320. Epub 2016 Sep 27.

Abstract

A general strategy for conjugate addition-C-acylation that enables the synthesis of enantioenriched β-dicarbonyl compounds is described. A novel method for derivatizing these adducts by stereo- and site-selective zinc-catalyzed addition of alkyllithium reagents is also reported. These reactions can be performed in tandem to achieve an enantio- and diastereoselective four-component coupling. The in situ generation of weakly basic lithium zincate species is central to the success of all three transformations.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acylation
  • Catalysis
  • Chemistry Techniques, Synthetic / methods*
  • Cycloaddition Reaction
  • Ketones / chemical synthesis*
  • Ketones / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Zinc / chemistry*

Substances

  • Ketones
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • methyllithium
  • Zinc