Iron catalysed cross-couplings of azetidines - application to the formal synthesis of a pharmacologically active molecule

Chem Commun (Camb). 2015 Feb 7;51(11):2111-3. doi: 10.1039/c4cc09337b. Epub 2014 Dec 23.

Abstract

A protocol for the coupling of 3-iodoazetidines with Grignard reagents in the presence of an iron catalyst has been developed. A variety of aryl, heteroaryl, vinyl and alkyl Grignards were shown to participate in the coupling process to give the products in good to excellent yields. Furthermore, a short formal synthesis towards a pharmacologically active molecule was shown.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Azetidines / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Central Nervous System Agents / chemical synthesis*
  • Central Nervous System Agents / chemistry
  • Chemistry Techniques, Synthetic
  • Iron / chemistry*

Substances

  • Azetidines
  • Central Nervous System Agents
  • Iron