Lithium Chloride-Mediated Stereoselective Synthesis of Cyclopropanecarboxamides from γ,δ-Epoxy Malonates through a Domino Cyclopropanation/Lactonization/Aminolysis Process
The stereoselective synthesis of novel multifunctionalized cyclopropanes from γ,δ-epoxy malonates and amines mediated by LiCl under mild conditions was carried out. This domino reaction involves the initial cyclopropanation via intramolecular ring-opening of γ,δ-epoxy malonates through the cooperati...
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Published in | Journal of organic chemistry Vol. 79; no. 10; pp. 4650 - 4658 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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American Chemical Society
16.05.2014
Amer Chemical Soc |
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Summary: | The stereoselective synthesis of novel multifunctionalized cyclopropanes from γ,δ-epoxy malonates and amines mediated by LiCl under mild conditions was carried out. This domino reaction involves the initial cyclopropanation via intramolecular ring-opening of γ,δ-epoxy malonates through the cooperative catalysis of LiCl (acting as a Lewis acid) and a Brønsted base (a primary or, in selected cases, a secondary amine). The sequential events consisted of lactonization and aminolysis of the lactone ring, which ultimately furnished cyclopropanecarboxamides with different substitution patterns in good isolated yields. In all cases, a quaternary stereogenic center could be perfectly assembled, with a single diastereoisomer being obtained. This method proceeds with high atom economy, is remarkably modular and operationally simple, and tolerates a variety of functional groups. The involvement of readily available starting materials, the broad scope, and the use of a sustainable solvent (methanol or ethanol) at ambient temperature make this domino process highly effective. A reaction mechanism is proposed on the basis of the experimental observations involving the preparation and reactivity of cyclopropylidene lactones as possible intermediates of the domino process. |
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ISSN: | 0022-3263 1520-6904 |
DOI: | 10.1021/jo500712t |