An organocatalytic asymmetric sequential allylic alkylation-cyclization of Morita-Baylis-Hillman carbonates and 3-hydroxyoxindoles

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Oct 21;49(82):9422-4. doi: 10.1039/c3cc45139a.

Abstract

The first organocatalytic asymmetric sequential allylic alkylation-cyclization of Morita-Baylis-Hillman carbonates and 3-hydroxyoxindoles has been developed to afford spirooxindoles bearing α-methylene-γ-butyrolactone motifs in 25-85% yield, 60-94% ee and up to >20 : 1 diastereoselectivity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkylation
  • Allyl Compounds / chemistry*
  • Carbonates / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Cyclization
  • Indoles / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oxindoles
  • Spiro Compounds / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • 3-acetonyl-3-hydroxyoxindole
  • Allyl Compounds
  • Carbonates
  • Indoles
  • Oxindoles
  • Spiro Compounds