Synthesis of Polysubstituted Pyridines via a One-Pot Metal-Free Strategy

Org Lett. 2015 Dec 18;17(24):5974-7. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.5b02903. Epub 2015 Dec 10.

Abstract

An efficient strategy for the one-pot synthesis of polysubstituted pyridines via a cascade reaction from aldehydes, phosphorus ylides, and propargyl azide is reported. The reaction sequence involves a Wittig reaction, a Staudinger reaction, an aza-Wittig reaction, a 6π-3-azatriene electrocyclization, and a 1,3-H shift. This protocol provides quick access to the polysubstituted pyridines from readily available substrates in good to excellent yields.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't