Synthesis of novel heterocyclic structures via reaction of isocyanides with S-trans-enones

Org Lett. 2006 Aug 31;8(18):3975-7. doi: 10.1021/ol061451c.

Abstract

The reaction of enone 1, bearing an internal nucleophilic moiety, i.e., furan or pyrrole (X = O, NR'), with isocyanides is presented. The formation of products resulting from the reaction of the zwitterionic intermediate 2 with a second equivalent of isocyanide prior to cyclization to give 3, as well as the direct formation of 4 from 2, is described.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Cyanides / chemistry*
  • Heterocyclic Compounds, 3-Ring / chemical synthesis*
  • Ketones / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure

Substances

  • Cyanides
  • Heterocyclic Compounds, 3-Ring
  • Ketones