Concise synthesis of iminocyclitols via Petasis-type aminocyclization

J Am Chem Soc. 2009 Jun 24;131(24):8352-3. doi: 10.1021/ja901656e.

Abstract

A two-step method has been developed to synthesize several biologically important iminocyclitols in ca. 44-60% yields by using Petasis-type condensation. The method is very general and operationally simple, affording a series of iminocyclitols from easily available sugar derivatives. Unexpected diastereoselectivities are observed, suggesting that the condensation may proceed through a five- or six-membered cyclic iminium ion intermediate.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Amino Sugars / chemical synthesis
  • Amino Sugars / chemistry
  • Boronic Acids / chemistry
  • Cyclitols / chemical synthesis*
  • Cyclitols / chemistry
  • Cyclization
  • Imino Sugars / chemical synthesis
  • Imino Sugars / chemistry
  • Piperidines / chemical synthesis
  • Piperidines / chemistry
  • Pyrrolidines / chemical synthesis
  • Pyrrolidines / chemistry

Substances

  • Amino Sugars
  • Boronic Acids
  • Cyclitols
  • Imino Sugars
  • Piperidines
  • Pyrrolidines