δ-Acetoxy Allenoate as a 5C-Synthon in Domino-Annulation with Sulfamidate Imines: Ready Access to Coumarins

J Org Chem. 2023 Sep 1;88(17):12432-12444. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c01183. Epub 2023 Aug 21.

Abstract

A DMAP-catalyzed sequential benzannulation and lactonization strategy in which δ-acetoxy allenoate functions as a 5C-synthon in its reaction with cyclic sulfamidate imines is reported. This platform delivers π-extended coumarin frameworks under metal-free conditions via allylic elimination followed by Mannich coupling, proton shifts, C-N bond cleavage, and lactonization as key steps. The driving force for this domino reaction is the formation of the diene-ammonium intermediate and O-S bond cleavage. ESI-HRMS has been useful in gaining insights into the reaction pathway.