Direct Organocatalytic Reductive Alkylation of Syncarpic Acid: Scope and Applications

J Org Chem. 2022 Dec 2;87(23):16026-16038. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c02164. Epub 2022 Nov 11.

Abstract

Biologically important 4-alkylsyncarpic acids, which resemble the core structure of many natural products, were synthesized in one-pot through the organocatalytic three-component reductive alkylation with excellent yields and C-selectivity. Synthetic applications of 4-alkylsyncarpic acids were demonstrated by converting into the functionally rich molecules through different reactions like Michael, retro-Michael, reduction, and oxidation reactions. In a continuation, formal total synthesis of (±)-triumphalone, (±)-isotriumphalone, and monomeric phloroglucinol derivatives was reported in a few steps starting from 4-alkylsyncarpic acids in overall very good yields. Further showcasing the importance of C-alkylated products, 4-benzylsyncarpic acid and its Michael adduct with methyl vinyl ketone were synthesized in a gram scale without compromising rate/yields.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkylation
  • Catalysis
  • Ketones* / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • triumphalone
  • Ketones