A new organocatalyzed Michael-Michael cascade reaction generates highly substituted fused carbocycles

Patrick G. McGarraugh, Stacey E. Brenner

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Abstract

[Chemical Equation Presented] While β-ketoesters are useful Michael donors, they were previously ineffective in Michael-Michael cascade reactions using αβ-unsaturated aldehydes in conjunction with diphenylprolinol silyl ether organocatalysts. However, through rational modification of substrates and manipulation of the catalytic cycle, we developed an efficient Michael-Michael cascade reaction using β-ketoesters of type 9. In this transformation, highly substituted fused carbocycles are generated In a single step In up to 87% yield and 99% ee.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)5654-5657
Number of pages4
JournalOrganic letters
Volume11
Issue number24
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 17 2009
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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