Synthesis of Chiral Piperazines via Hydrogenation of Pyrazines Activated by Alkyl Halides

Org Lett. 2016 Jul 1;18(13):3082-5. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.6b01190. Epub 2016 Jun 13.

Abstract

A facile method has been developed for the synthesis of chiral piperazines through Ir-catalyzed hydrogenation of pyrazines activated by alkyl halides, giving a wide range of chiral piperazines including 3-substituted as well as 2,3- and 3,5-disubstituted ones with up to 96% ee. The high enantioselectivity, easy scalability, and concise drug synthesis demonstrate the practical utility.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't