Preparation of Aryloxetanes and Arylazetidines by Use of an Alkyl−Aryl Suzuki Coupling
摘要:
The oxetan-3-yl and azetidin-3-yl substituents have previously been identified as privileged motifs within medicinal chemistry. An efficient approach to installing these two modules into aromatic systems, using a nickel-mediated alkyl-aryl Suzuki coupling, is presented.
A practical route from oxetane or thietane to γ‐(thio)butyrolactone via solvated‐proton‐assisted cobalt‐catalyzed carbonylative ring expansion under syngas atmosphere has been established. A wide variety of γ‐(thio)butyrolactones can be afforded in good to excellent yields. The versatility of this method has been well demonstrated in the synthesis of intermediates towards the natural product Arctigenin