Catalytic Asymmetric Formal [3+2] Cycloaddition of Azoalkenes with 3-Vinylindoles: Synthesis of 2,3-Dihydropyrroles.

Guang-Jian Mei; Wenrui Zheng; Theo Goncalves; Xiwen Tang; Kuo-Wei Huang; Yixin Lu

doi:10.1016/j.isci.2020.100873

Catalytic Asymmetric Formal [3+2] Cycloaddition of Azoalkenes with 3-Vinylindoles: Synthesis of 2,3-Dihydropyrroles.

Guang-Jian Mei, Wenrui Zheng, Theo Goncalves, Xiwen Tang, Kuo-Wei Huang, Yixin Lu

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Chiral phosphoric acid-catalyzed highly enantioselective formal [3 + 2] cycloaddition reaction of azoalkenes with 3-vinylindoles has been established. Under mild conditions, the projected cycloaddition proceeded smoothly, affording a variety of 2,3-dihydropyrroles in high yields and excellent enantioselectivities, and also in a diastereospecific manner. As opposed to the common 4-atom synthons in the previous literature reports, azoalkenes served as 3-atom synthons. Besides, the observed selectivity was supported by primary theoretical calculation. The unique chemistry of azoalkenes disclosed herein will empower asymmetric synthesis of nitrogen-containing ring structural motifs in a broader context.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	100873
Journal	iScience
Volume	23
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2020.100873
State	Published - Feb 17 2020

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Catalytic Asymmetric Formal [3+2] Cycloaddition of Azoalkenes with 3-Vinylindoles: Synthesis of 2,3-Dihydropyrroles.

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