Multifunctionalized 3-hydroxypyrroles in a three-step, one-pot cascade process from methyl 3-TBSO-2-diazo-3-butenoate and nitrones

Org Lett. 2011 Nov 18;13(22):6122-5. doi: 10.1021/ol2026125. Epub 2011 Oct 27.

Abstract

The synthesis of N-aryl-2-carboxyl-3-hydroxy-5-arylpyrroles has been achieved in high yield by the combination of a TBSO-substituted vinyldiazoacetate and nitrones in a one-pot cascade process involving copper-catalyzed Mannich addition, dirhodium-catalyzed dinitrogen extrusion and N-OTBS insertion, and acid-promoted aromatization (elimination).

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Butyric Acid / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Copper / chemistry
  • Hydroxylation
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nitrogen Oxides / chemistry*
  • Pyrroles / chemical synthesis*

Substances

  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Pyrroles
  • nitrones
  • Butyric Acid
  • Copper