Uncatalyzed, diastereoselective vinylogous Mukaiyama aldol reactions on aqueous media: pyrrole vs furan 2-silyloxy dienes

J Org Chem. 2010 Dec 17;75(24):8681-4. doi: 10.1021/jo101799e. Epub 2010 Nov 18.

Abstract

The first uncatalyzed, diastereoselective vinylogous Mukaiyama aldol reaction is reported, between pyrrole/furan-based dienoxy silanes and aromatic aldehydes on salty water/methanol medium, at almost human body temperature, under ultrasonic irradiation. With pyrrole dienes the reaction is anti-selective, while that of furan dienes is syn-selective. The dual role of water as both reaction medium and promoter is highlighted.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aldehydes / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Pyrroles / chemistry*
  • Silanes / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Water / chemistry*

Substances

  • Aldehydes
  • Pyrroles
  • Silanes
  • Water