Asymmetric synthesis of cyclopentanes bearing four contiguous stereocenters via an NHC-catalyzed Michael/Michael/esterification domino reaction

Chem Commun (Camb). 2016 Feb 11;52(12):2609-11. doi: 10.1039/c5cc09581f. Epub 2016 Jan 11.

Abstract

An NHC-catalyzed Michael/Michael/esterification domino reaction via homoenolate/enolate intermediates for the asymmetric synthesis of tetrasubstituted cyclopentanes bearing four contiguous stereocenters is described. A variety of α,β-unsaturated aldehydes and 2-nitroallylic acetates react well with good domino yields and high stereoselectivities.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't