Abstract
An enantioselective formal C(sp2)−H vinylation of prochiral 2,2-disubstituted cyclopentene-1,3-dione is presented. This vinylative desymmetrization is realized by using a two-step procedure that consists of a catalytic enantioselective vinylogous Michael addition of deconjugated butenolides to cyclopentene-1,3-dione and a base-mediated decarboxylation. The overall process utilizes deconjugated butenolides as the source of the highly substituted vinyl unit. Five-membered carbocycles containing a remote all-carbon quaternary stereogenic center are obtained in good yields and with good to high enantioselectivities.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 14912-14919 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Chemistry - A European Journal |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 42 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 10 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- C−H functionalization
- decarboxylation
- desymmetrization
- lactones
- vinylation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Organic Chemistry