Synthesis of Bicyclic Imidazoles via [2 + 3] Cycloaddition between Nitriles and Regioselectively Generated α-Imino Gold Carbene Intermediates
摘要:
The cyclic alpha-imino gold carbene intermediate B is most likely generated in situ via regioselective nitrene transfer from an azido group to a tethered terminal alkyne in the presence of a gold catalyst and at ambient temperature. This highly electrophilic intermediate can react with a weakly nucleophilic nitrile, which is used as the reaction solvent, to deliver a bicyclic imidazole rapidly in an overall bimolecular [2 + 2 + 1] cycloaddition and in mostly serviceable yield. The competing intramolecular Huisgen reaction, although likely also catalyzed by gold, is minimized by using AuCl3 as the catalyst.
The Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition is a ‘click’ reaction that results from the ligation of azides and alkynes to give a triazole moiety. This reaction has been shown to be effective in the formation of a variety of macrocyclic rings. A key point of interest is the regioselectivity and specificity of the cycloaddition. Disclosed herein are specific, selective, and high-yielding methods of azide-alkyne macrocyclization to form 1,4- and 1,5-triazoles and libraries thereof.
Synthesis of Bicyclic Imidazoles via [2 + 3] Cycloaddition between Nitriles and Regioselectively Generated α-Imino Gold Carbene Intermediates
作者:Yuanjing Xiao、Liming Zhang
DOI:10.1021/ol302102h
日期:2012.9.7
The cyclic alpha-imino gold carbene intermediate B is most likely generated in situ via regioselective nitrene transfer from an azido group to a tethered terminal alkyne in the presence of a gold catalyst and at ambient temperature. This highly electrophilic intermediate can react with a weakly nucleophilic nitrile, which is used as the reaction solvent, to deliver a bicyclic imidazole rapidly in an overall bimolecular [2 + 2 + 1] cycloaddition and in mostly serviceable yield. The competing intramolecular Huisgen reaction, although likely also catalyzed by gold, is minimized by using AuCl3 as the catalyst.