Highly selective alpha-acylvinyl anion additions to imines

Org Lett. 2008 Nov 20;10(22):5227-30. doi: 10.1021/ol802227t. Epub 2008 Oct 30.

Abstract

alpha-Hydroxypropargylsilanes undergo rearrangement to form reactive lithium allenolates. The resulting alpha-acylvinyl anion equivalents undergo highly selective additions to N-tert-butanesulfinyl imines generating beta-substituted aza-MBH-type products. High yields are achieved for a wide range of alpha-hydroxypropargylsilanes as well as for a diverse selection of imines. The reactions proceed with good to excellent diastereoselectivity and regioselectivity (8-20:1 major/ Sigma minor) favoring the Z-isomer of the alkene.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkadienes / chemistry
  • Amines / chemistry*
  • Imines / chemistry*
  • Substrate Specificity
  • Vinyl Compounds / chemistry*

Substances

  • Alkadienes
  • Amines
  • Imines
  • Vinyl Compounds
  • propadiene