Annulation Reactions of Donor-Acceptor Cyclopropanes with (1-Azidovinyl)benzene and 3-Phenyl-2H-azirine

Org Lett. 2016 Sep 16;18(18):4738-41. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.6b02409. Epub 2016 Sep 6.

Abstract

Under the influence of heat and Lewis acid, donor/acceptor cyclopropanes underwent annulation reactions with (1-azidovinyl)benzene and 3-phenyl-2H-azirine to form an unusual azabicyclic scaffold with an imbedded aziridine. The mechanism of reaction is believed to proceed via a vinyl nitrene intermediate.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't