Organocatalytic Enantioselective [1,2]-Stevens Rearrangement of Azetidinium Salts

Ana De Oliveira Silva, Shruti A. Masand, Abdikani Omar Farah, Jacqueline Laddusaw, Kelvin Urbina, Melanie Rodríguez-Alvarado, Roger A. Lalancette, Paul Ha Yeon Cheong, Stacey E. Brenner-Moyer

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Abstract

The first organocatalyzed enantioselective [1,2]-Stevens rearrangement is reported. 4-Alkylideneproline derivatives are produced in up to 86% yield and in up to 90:10 er, with recrystallization enhancing er up to >99.5:0.5. Product configuration was opposite that predicted by existing stereochemical models for this organocatalyst class, and DFT calculations revealed a novel mode of asymmetric induction. The adaptability of this catalytic strategy for asymmetric [1,2]-Stevens rearrangements of other heterocyclic amines was demonstrated.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)9063-9067
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Organic Chemistry
Volume89
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 21 2024
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Organic Chemistry

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