Catalytic Enantioselective C-C Bond-Forming Reactions of Deconjugated Butyrolactams: Michael Addition to α,β-Unsaturated Aldehydes and Ketones

J Org Chem. 2018 Oct 5;83(19):12071-12085. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.8b02051. Epub 2018 Sep 14.

Abstract

Nucleophilic reactivity of deconjugated butyrolactams has been demonstrated for enantioselective Michael additions to α,β-unsaturated aldehydes and ketones. These reactions are catalyzed by diphenylprolinol silyl ether and trans-1,2-diaminocyclohexane-derived bifunctional primary aminothiourea, respectively, producing the Michael adducts with moderate diastereoselectivities and good to excellent enantioselectivities (up to 99:1 er). Unlike in the case of structurally related deconjugated butenolides where vinylogous addition is prevalent, an exclusive α-addition is observed for deconjugated butyrolactams.

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  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't