Electrophile-induced ether transfer: stereoselective synthesis of 2,6-disubstituted-3,4-dihydropyrans

J Org Chem. 2008 Jul 18;73(14):5592-4. doi: 10.1021/jo800704d. Epub 2008 Jun 21.

Abstract

Stereoselective synthesis of trans-2,6-disubstituted-3,4-dihydropyrans has been achieved from a simple homoallylic alkoxyether via a three-step sequence: electrophile-induced ether transfer, cyclization, and functionalization, which is highlighted by a rare example of Ferrier rearrangement of allylic ether. This methodology was successfully implemented for the asymmetric synthesis of a C7-C17 fragment of swinholide A.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Electrons*
  • Ether / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Pyrans / chemical synthesis*
  • Pyrans / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Sulfur Compounds / chemical synthesis
  • Sulfur Compounds / chemistry

Substances

  • Pyrans
  • Sulfur Compounds
  • Ether