Tricyclic heterocycles as precursors to functionalized spirocyclic oximes

An efficient synthesis of functionalized spirocyclic oximes from tricyclic heterocycles is reported. This novel method accomplishes high diastereoselectivity via an intramolecular 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition with a regenerating Michael linker strategy. Ring opening of the tricyclic N-(trimethylsilyloxy)pyrrolo3,4-c]isoxazolidine framework was found to be essential for successful N-alkylation of the tertiary amine on the polymer support. β-Elimination of the quaternary salt releases the spirocyclic oximes from the solid support in overall yields of 45–60%.