Tetrahydroxydiboron and Nickel Chloride Cocatalyzed Rapid Radical Cyclization toward Pyrrolizidine and Indolizidine Alkaloids

J Org Chem. 2022 Mar 4;87(5):3788-3793. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c02874. Epub 2022 Feb 21.

Abstract

A novel tetrahydroxydiboron and nickel chloride cocatalyzed radical cyclization cascade with a broad substrate scope and an ultrashort reaction time was developed. The mechanistic investigation indicated that the reaction might involve a homocleavage of tetrahydroxydiboron and nickel hydride intermediates. This approach enables the simple and efficient synthesis of a series of heteropolycycles.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkaloids*
  • Cyclization
  • Nickel*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Alkaloids
  • nickel chloride
  • Nickel