Efficient Ce(III)-Catalyzed cis-Selective Synthetic Approach to γ-Lactones in Aqueous Media
摘要:
The first CeCl3 center dot 7H(2)O-catalyzed, one-pot synthesis of alpha-mercapto-gamma-lactones via regioselective epoxide ring opening and mercaptoacetylative cyclization cascades in water is reported. The reaction between 2-methyl-2-phenyl-1,3-oxathiolan-5-one and a variety of terminal epoxides was carried out in aqueous media to afford gamma-lactones in good to excellent yields (83-94%) with complete cis diastereoselectivity. Acetophenone obtained as a by-product was also recovered and recycled easily for further use.
Efficient Ce(III)-Catalyzed cis-Selective Synthetic Approach to γ-Lactones in Aqueous Media
摘要:
The first CeCl3 center dot 7H(2)O-catalyzed, one-pot synthesis of alpha-mercapto-gamma-lactones via regioselective epoxide ring opening and mercaptoacetylative cyclization cascades in water is reported. The reaction between 2-methyl-2-phenyl-1,3-oxathiolan-5-one and a variety of terminal epoxides was carried out in aqueous media to afford gamma-lactones in good to excellent yields (83-94%) with complete cis diastereoselectivity. Acetophenone obtained as a by-product was also recovered and recycled easily for further use.