Stereoselective Access to Alkylidenecyclobutanes through γ-Selective Cross-Coupling Strategies

Org Lett. 2017 Aug 4;19(15):4046-4049. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.7b01803. Epub 2017 Jul 20.

Abstract

Alkylidenecyclobutanes (ACBs) containing all-carbon quaternary stereocenters were simply and efficiently synthesized by combining boron-homologation and γ-selective cross-coupling strategies. This unique sequence led to excellent regio- and diastereoselectivities in the generation of targeted four-membered rings with up to 99% enantiomeric excess using chiral substrates. In addition to the original synthesis of ACBs, the first asymmetric catalytic formation of quaternary stereocenters based on γ-selective cross-coupling reactions is finally shown.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't