Rhodium-catalyzed enantioselective vinylogous addition of enol ethers to vinyldiazoacetates

J Am Chem Soc. 2012 Nov 7;134(44):18241-4. doi: 10.1021/ja3092399. Epub 2012 Oct 29.

Abstract

A highly asymmetric vinylogous addition of acyclic silyl enol ethers to siloxyvinyldiazoacetate is described. The reaction features a diastereoselective 1,4-siloxy group migration event. Products are obtained in up to 97% ee. When more sterically crowded silyl enol ethers are employed, an enantioselective formal [3+2] cycloaddition becomes the dominant reaction pathway. Control experiments reveal the (Z)-olefin geometry to be critical for high levels of enantiocontrol.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Acetates / chemistry*
  • Alkenes / chemistry*
  • Azo Compounds / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Cyclization
  • Ethers / chemistry*
  • Rhodium / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Acetates
  • Alkenes
  • Azo Compounds
  • Ethers
  • Rhodium