Enantioselective synthesis of cyclobutanes via sequential Rh-catalyzed bicyclobutanation/Cu-catalyzed homoconjugate addition

J Am Chem Soc. 2013 Jun 26;135(25):9283-6. doi: 10.1021/ja403811t. Epub 2013 Jun 12.

Abstract

Enantiomerically enriched cyclobutanes are constructed by a three-component process in which t-butyl (E)-2-diazo-5-arylpent-4-enoates are treated with Rh2(S-NTTL)4 to provide enantiomerically enriched bicyclobutanes, which can subsequently engage in homoconjugate addition/enolate trapping sequence to give densely functionalized cyclobutanes with high diastereoselectivity. This three-component, two-catalyst procedure can be carried out in a single flask. Rh2(S-NTTL)4-catalyzed reaction of t-butyl (Z)-2-diazo-5-phenylpent-4-enoate gives the Büchner cyclization product in excellent enantioselectivity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Copper / chemistry*
  • Cyclization
  • Cyclobutanes / chemical synthesis*
  • Cyclobutanes / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Rhodium / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Cyclobutanes
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Copper
  • Rhodium