A facile one-pot stereoselective synthesis of trisubstituted (E)-2-methylalk-2-enoic acids from unactivated Baylis-Hillman adducts and a simple access to some important insect pheromones

An efficient one-pot stereoselective synthesis of trisubstituted (E)-2-methylalk-2-enoic acids has been accomplished by treatment of unactivated Baylis-Hillman adducts, 3-hydroxy-2-methylenealkanoates, with Al-NiCl₂·6H₂O in methanol at room temperature followed by hydrolysis. The method has been applied to the synthesis of three important insect pheromones, (4S,2E)-2,4-dimethyl-2-hexenoic acid, (+)-(S)-manicone and (+)-(S)-normanicone.     

Studies on montmorillonite K10-microwave assisted isomerisation of Baylis-Hillman adduct. Synthesis of E-trisubstituted alkenes and synthetic application to lignan core structures by vinyl radical cyclization

The isomerisation of acetates from the Baylis-Hillman adducts with Mont.K10 clay-microwave combination furnished E-trisubstituted alkenes in high yield. The simple Baylis-Hillman adducts with trimethyl orthoformate and unsaturated alcohols under clay catalytic condition gave densely functionalised-isomerized products under solvent free condition. Application of the propargyl derivatives thus obtained from the isomerisation of the Baylis-Hillman adducts with propargyl alcohol has been demonstrated in the synthesis of lignan core structures by tri-n-butyltin hydride mediated vinyl radical cyclization.     

Fast diastereoselective Baylis-Hillman reaction by nitroalkenes: synthesis of di- and triene derivatives

The Baylis-Hillman reaction is performed using nitroalkenes as activated alkenes, ethyl-2-bromomethylacrylate as electrophilic acceptor and DBU as catalyst base. Nitro dienes are obtained in good yields and very short reaction times. Moreover, starting from appropriate nitroalkenes it is possible to realize one pot the synthesis of trienic systems.     

Enantioselective synthesis of 2-ethyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran carboxylic acid, direct precursor of (+)-efaroxan, from a Baylis-Hillman adduct

We describe herein a new and straightforward enantioselective approach to R-(+)-2-ethyl-2,3-dihydrofuran carboxylic acid, the direct precursor of (+)-efaroxan, an α₂ adrenoreceptor antagonist, which is indicated to be used for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer and Parkinson), migraine and type II diabetes. Our goal was accomplished using a Baylis-Hillman adduct as starting material. The dihydrobenzofuran acid was obtained in eight steps with an overall yield of 14%.     

N,N,N,N-Tetramethyl-1,3-propanediamine as the catalyst of choice for the Baylis-Hillman reaction of cycloalkenone: rate acceleration by stabilizing the zwitterionic intermediate via the ion-dipole interaction

N,N,N^′,N^′-Tetramethyl-1,3-propanediamine (TMPDA) can be used as an efficient catalyst for the Baylis-Hillman reaction of cycloalkenones. The increased reaction rate was thought be derived from the stabilizing effect of the zwitterionic intermediate via the ion-dipole interaction.     

Boron(III) Tribromide or Titanium(IV) Bromide and Lewis Base Promoted Baylis-Hillman Reaction

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An efficient stereoselective synthesis of (E)- and (Z)-trisubstituted alkenes from unactivated Baylis-Hillman adducts using NaBH4/CuCl2·2H2O

A convenient and facile stereoselective synthesis of (E)- and (Z)-trisubstituted alkenes has been achieved by treatment of unactivated Baylis-Hillman adducts with NaBH₄ in the presence of CuCl₂·2H₂O at room temperature for 15 min.     

First application of chiral ionic liquids in asymmetric Baylis-Hillman reaction

The first example of the use of chiral ionic liquids as reaction media in the asymmetric Baylis-Hillman reaction was described using N-alkyl-N-methylephedrinium salts. Good yields and significant enantiomeric excesses were obtained.     

Synthesis of N-tosyl-3,3,4-trisubstituted pyrrolidine derivatives starting from the Baylis-Hillman adducts via radical cyclization

N-Tosyl-3,3-disubstituted-4-vinylpyrrolidine derivatives 3a-c were synthesized via radical cyclization from the modified Baylis-Hillman adducts 2. The required starting materials 2a-c were prepared in moderate yields from the Baylis-Hillman adducts in three steps: (i) acetylation of the Baylis-Hillman adducts, (ii) S_N2′ reaction with tosylamide to prepare 1, and (iii) alkylation with 1,4-dibromo-2-butene.     

Ionic liquid-promoted one-pot oxidative Michael addition of TMSCN to Baylis-Hillman adducts

The first example of ionic liquid-promoted one-pot oxidative conjugate hydrocyanation of Baylis-Hillman adducts with trimethylsilyl cyanide (TMSCN) is reported. The oxidation of Baylis-Hillman adducts with IBX/[bmim]Br or isomerization-oxidation with NaNO₃/[Hmim]HSO₄ systems affords β-ketomethylene compounds or [E]-cinnamaldehydes, respectively. These α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds undergo Michael addition with TMSCN in the same vessel to afford the corresponding thermodynamically more stable β-cyanated products. Thermodynamically less stable 1,2-addition products were not formed. The present regioselective reactions are promoted by ionic liquids, which can be recycled easily for further use without any loss of efficiency.