Intramolecular Pauson−Khand Reactions of α,β-Unsaturated Esters and Related Electron-Deficient Olefins
摘要:
The intramolecular Pauson-Khand (PK) reaction of a variety of electron-poor enynes having an ester, cyano, or phosphonate group at the olefin terminus is described. Depending on the reaction conditions and substitution at the enyne, their dicobalthexacarbonyl complexes led preferentially to the exocyclic 1,3-diene or to the PK cyclopentenone product. In general, the 1,3-diene was obtained as the major product under N-oxide-promoted conditions, while the PK product was selectively formed in refluxing acetonitrile.
Synthesis of High-Value 1,6-Enynes by Tandem Fragmentation/Olefination
摘要:
A tandem process provides high-value 1,6-enynes that are otherwise difficult to prepare. Two base-mediated reactions-fragmentation and olefination-are executed in a coordinated manner that is overall more efficient than either reaction on its own. The 1,6-enynes can be strategically employed in conjunction with carbocyclization to deliver important targets, as noted for reported syntheses of hirsutene and illudol.