The stereoselective synthesis of novel macrolide antibacterial agents via an intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of azomethine ylide

An intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of azomethine ylide, generated in situ via the reaction of C12-glycinate derivative of macrolide with formaldehyde, provided a novel tricyclic macrolide. The high stereoselectivity of this [2+3] reaction was achieved by introducing a suitable directing group at C-6 position of macrolide.     

Diastereoselective synthesis of pyrrolidines via 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of a chiral azomethine ylide

1,3-Dipolar cycloaddition of d-glucose-derived azomethine ylides for the synthesis of chiral pyrrolidines accompanied an unexpected 1,2-elimination in the furanose moiety of the products. The C3′ alkoxy/hydroxy group of the furanose moiety was invariably eliminated under the reaction conditions. Also, in contrast to the previous reports, moderate to good exo-diastereoselectivity was observed in the reaction products.     

A versatile cascade of intramolecular Vilsmeier-Haack and azomethine ylide 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition toward tricyclic cores of alkaloids

In the pursuit of synthetic efficiency, we developed an innovative one-pot transformation of linear substrates into bi- and tricyclic adducts using a cascade of amide activation, nucleophilic cyclization, azomethine ylide generation, and subsequent inter- or intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition. Despite the high density and variety of functional groups on the substrates, the sequence occurred with perfect chemoselectivity with good to excellent yields.     

4,6-Dinitrobenzo[c]isothiazole: synthesis and 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition to azomethine ylide

1,3-Dipolar cycloaddition of 4,6-dinitrobenzo[c]isothiazole to (N-methyl-N-methylideneammonio)methanide (2 equiv.) gives 5,8-dimethyl-3b,6b-dinitrodecahydroisothiazolo[3,4-e]pyrrolo[3,4-g]isoindole, whose structure was confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis.     

Three-component couplings for the synthesis of pyrroloquinoxalinones by azomethine ylide 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition chemistry

1-Methyl-3,4-dihydroquinoxalin-2(1H)-one was heated with a range of aldehydes to generate intermediate azomethine ylides which underwent [3 + 2] cycloaddition reactions with N-methyl or N-phenylmaleimide to give substituted tetrahydropyrroloquinoxalinones. Only one (racemic) stereoisomer was formed in each case and the stereochemical outcome was verified by single crystal X-ray analysis. The products from this multicomponent reaction could be oxidised with DDQ to the pyrroloquinoxalinones.     

Alkaloid synthesis via the intramolecular imidate methylide 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction

A concise synthesis for the neurotoxic physostigmine alkaloid d,l-eserethole is described which relys upon an intramolecular cycloaddition reaction involving a “non-stabilized” imidate methylide and an unactivated alkene. The facility of this cyclization is enhanced by the rigid alignment inforced upon the dipole and dipolarophile by their ortho-disposition on an aryl nucleus. The synthetic limitations of this annulation method were revealed in an attempted synthesis of the erythrina skeleton. In this instance, prototropic rearrangement of the imidate methylide to the isomeric enamine occurred to the exclusion of the desired cyclization reaction.     

Microwave-assisted facile synthesis of [a]-annelated pyrazolopyrroloindoles via intramolecular azomethine imine 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition

The synthesis of [a]-annelated pyrazolopyrroloindoles via intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of in situ generated azomethine imine from N-allylated indole-2-carboxaldehyde, in regio- and stereoselective manner by using microwave irradiation is described. A one-pot strategy for the expedient synthesis of pyrazolopyrroloindoles has been developed.     

Asymmetric synthesis of spirocyclohexanone-pyrrolidine via AgI-catalysed asymmetric 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of azomethine ylides

Cinchonine was effectively used in an AgOAc-catalysed asymmetric 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of azomethine ylides with 2,6-bis(arylmethylidene) cyclohexanones, affording spiropyrrolidine derivatives with excellent yields (up to 99%), diastereoselectivities (up to 96:04 dr), and enantioselectivities (up to 99% ee).     

Asymmetic organocatalytic 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of azomethine ylide to methyl 2-(2-nitrophenyl)acrylate for the synthesis of diastereoisomers of spirotryprostatin A

The total synthesis of two diastereomers of spirotryprostatin A has been established starting with an asymmetric 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of methyl 2-(2-nitrophenyl)acrylate with azomethine ylides catalyzed by a Br?nsted acid.     

Stereocontrolled synthesis of triazacyclopenta[cd]pentalenes by intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions of azomethine imines

The construction of triazacyclopenta[cd]pentalene diesters 6 by the reaction of dihydropyrrole alpha-ketoesters 3 with acylated hydrazines was evaluated further as a potential central strategic step in the total syntheses of complex guanidine alkaloids such as palau'amine and styloguanidine. Successful cyclocondensations were realized with acid-stable 2,2,2-trichloroethyl carbazate and thiosemicarbazide, but not tert-butyl carbazate. The substituent on the pyrrolidine nitrogen can be alkoxycarbonyl, sulfonyl, or an N-alkyl-2-acylpyrrole group. Siloxy substitution at C1 of the alpha-ketoester side chain is also tolerated.     

Efficient route to 4a-methyltetrahydrofluorenes: a total synthesis of (+/-)-dichroanal B via intramolecular Heck reaction

An efficient new route based on intramolecular Heck cyclization of the diene 11 was developed to prepare the 4a-methyltetrahydrofluorene diterpenoids and utilized for the total synthesis of (+/-)-dichroanal B with significantly improved overall yield.     

New route synthesis of indolizines via 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of pyridiniums and alkynes

A convenient synthesis of 2,3-di and 1,2,3-trisubstituted indolizines has been achieved via a 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of pyridiniums and alkynes. Various alkynes and diynes were used instead of dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate (DMAD) and its analogues in the traditional method. The corresponding 1,2,3-trisubstituted indolizines are useful building blocks for the construction of complex indolizine derivatives.     

Tricyclic-isoxazolidine analogues via intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions of nitrones

The tricyclic-isoxazolidine analogues tetrahydrothiochromenoisoxazoles, hexahydroisoxazolequinolines and tetrahydroisoxazolepyranopyridines were prepared by an intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction of a nitrone with an alkene. For N-alkylated hexahydroisoxazolequinolines, reduction of the reaction time from two days to 40 min was achieved using microwave heating. The cyclization to form tetrahydroisoxazolepyranopyridines only proceeded when the alkene was substituted with an electron withdrawing group.     

Total synthesis of tropinone using 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of cyclic azomethine ylide and phenyl vinyl sulfone as the key step

Total synthesis of tropinone from the readily available piperidone 2 is described. The rapid assembly of the tropane skeleton was achieved by 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of cyclic azomethine ylide 3 to phenyl vinyl sulfone.     

Synthesis of novel dispiro-oxindoles via 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions of azomethine ylides

The 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of 1-allyl-5-haloisatin derivatives as dipolarophiles with the azomethine ylides generated in situ from N-allylisatin and l-proline to furnish novel dispiro-oxindoles has been investigated. The structures and relative stereochemistry of both types of cycloadducts were confirmed by single crystal X-ray diffraction, ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.     

Toward a total synthesis of the stemofoline alkaloids: Advancement of a 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition strategy

Novel, intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions of azomethine ylides have been applied to the synthesis of functionalized core structures of the stemofoline alkaloids. In an effort to maximize the efficiency of this key transformation in the context of an eventual total synthesis of these complex natural products, a number of strategic modifications to the cycloaddition substrate were investigated. The collective efforts have provided useful insights into the operative, regiochemical control elements for 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions leading to stemofoline alkaloids. A potential intermediate in the synthesis of these alkaloids was prepared.     

Expedient syntheses of antofine and cryptopleurine via intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition

The practical and expedient total syntheses of the representative phenanthroindolizidine and phenanthroquinolizidine alkaloids, antofine and cryptopleurine, are described. Construction of the pyrrolidine and piperidine ring of each alkaloid was achieved by using an intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of an azide onto an alkene and subsequent reduction of the resulting imine and aziridine.     

Synthesis of spiropyrrolidinyl-benzoisothiazoline derivatives by 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of benzoisothiazole-2,2-dioxide-3-ylidenes and azomethine ylide

The new spirocyclic compounds, spiropyrrolidinyl-benzoisothiazoline derivatives were synthesized by the 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of benzoisothiazole-2,2-dioxide-3-ylidenes and azomethine ylide. The stereochemistry of 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition as well as the stereochemistry of Knoevenagel condensation of benzoisothiazole-2,2-dioxide with aldehydes were studied.     

Lipase-catalyzed domino kinetic resolution of alpha-hydroxynitrones/intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition: a concise asymmetric total synthesis of (-)-rosmarinecine

The title domino reactions were developed to directly provide tetrahydrofuro[3,4-c]isoxazole derivatives (5 and 9) in > or =90% ee from racemic alpha-hydroxynitrones (2 and 6), which were used in the concise asymmetric total synthesis of (-)-rosmarinecine .