Rh-catalyzed intramolecular olefin hydroacylation: enantioselective synthesis of seven- and eight-membered heterocycles

J Am Chem Soc. 2009 May 27;131(20):6932-3. doi: 10.1021/ja901915u.

Abstract

This communication describes the first rhodium-catalyzed intramolecular olefin hydroacylation to produce medium-sized heterocyclic ketones with high regio- and enantiocontrol. Both alpha- and beta-substituted ketones can be produced, depending on catalyst choice and substrate structure. In this stereoselective C-H bond functionalization, ethers, sulfides, and sulfoxides function as effective directing groups. Results from an isotopic labeling study suggest reductive elimination is not the turnover-limiting step in this olefin hydroacylation; thus, the proposed mechanism is distinct from those previously reported.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acylation
  • Aldehydes / chemistry
  • Alkenes / chemistry*
  • Benzaldehydes / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Cyclization
  • Heterocyclic Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Ketones / chemical synthesis
  • Rhodium / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Aldehydes
  • Alkenes
  • Benzaldehydes
  • Heterocyclic Compounds
  • Ketones
  • Rhodium