Asymmetric synthesis of O-alkylated tetronic acid derivatives via an organocatalytic Mannich reaction and subsequent intramolecular cyclization
作者:Nian-hua Luo、Xiang Sun、Yun-yun Yan、Shao-zhen Nie、Ming Yan
DOI:10.1016/j.tetasy.2011.08.022
日期:2011.7
The organocatalytic asymmetric Mannich reaction of ethyl 4-chloro-3-oxobutanoate with N-Boc-imines has been studied and Cinchona alkaloids and chiral thiourea-tertiary amines were evaluated as catalysts. A pyrrolidine-based thiourea-tertiary amine was identified as the best catalyst for the transformation. The Mannich adducts readily underwent a one-pot intramolecular cyclization in the presence of triethylamine. A number of O-ethyl tetronic acid derivatives were obtained in good yields and enantioselectivities (up to 91% ee). The products could be further converted to the heteroatomic mimics of prostaglandins via reaction with primary amines. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.