Copper-Catalyzed Regiodivergent Internal Allylic Alkylations

Madhu Sudan Manna, Seok Yeol Yoo, Mohammed Sharique, Hyoju Choi, Bimal Pudasaini, Mu Hyun Baik, Uttam K. Tambar

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Abstract

We report a copper-catalyzed, regioselective, and stereospecific alkylation of unbiased internal allylic carbonates with functionalized alkyl and aryl Grignard reagents. The reactions exhibit high stereospecificity and regioselectivity for either SN2 or SN2′ products under two sets of copper-catalyzed conditions, which enables the preparation of a broad range of products with E-alkene selectivity. Density functional theory calculations reveal the origins of the regioselectivity based on the different behaviors of homo- and heterocuprates.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numbere202304848
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume62
Issue number35
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 28 2023

Keywords

  • Allylic Alkylation
  • Copper
  • Density Functional Calculations
  • Regioselecitvity
  • Stereospecific

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • General Chemistry

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