Stereodivergent Organocatalytic Intramolecular Michael Addition/Lactonization for the Asymmetric Synthesis of Substituted Dihydrobenzofurans and Tetrahydrofurans |
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| Authors: | Dorine Belmessieri Alix de la Houpliere Ewen D D Calder Dr James E Taylor Prof Andrew D Smith |
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| Institution: | EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St. Andrews, North Haugh, St. Andrews, KY16 9ST (UK) |
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| Abstract: | A stereodivergent asymmetric Lewis base catalyzed Michael addition/lactonization of enone acids into substituted dihydrobenzofuran and tetrahydrofuran derivatives is reported. Commercially available (S)‐(?)‐tetramisole hydrochloride gives products with high syn diastereoselectivity in excellent enantioselectivity (up to 99:1 d.r.syn/anti, 99 % eesyn), whereas using a cinchona alkaloid derived catalyst gives the corresponding anti‐diastereoisomers as the major product (up to 10:90 d.r.syn/anti, 99 % eeanti). |
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| Keywords: | asymmetric catalysis cinchona alkaloid isothiourea Michael addition organocatalysis oxygen heterocycles stereodivergent |
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