“Silver Effect” in Gold(I) Catalysis: An Overlooked Important Factor
摘要:
Clear experimental evidence from X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and P-31 NMR spectroscopy has been obtained for the first time to confirm that the combination of Ag+ cation with [L-Au](+) results in the formation of different complexes in solution. Re-evaluation of literature-reported gold-catalyzed reactions revealed a significant difference in the reactivities with and without silver. In extreme cases (more than "rare"), the conventional [L-Au](+) catalysts could not promote the reaction without the presence of silver. This investigation has therefore revealed a long-overlooked "silver effect" in gold catalysis and should lead to revision of the actual mechanism.
Diastereoselective [4 + 1] Cycloaddition of Alkenyl Propargyl Acetates with CO Catalyzed by [RhCl(CO)2]2
摘要:
A class of alkenyl propargyl acetates, RCH(OAc)C CC(CH3)=CH2 (5), are found to undergo [4 + 1] cycloaddition with CO (1 atm) in the presence of [RhCl(CO)(2)](2) in refluxing 1,2-dichloroethane to give cyclopentenones (6) in good yields. It has been demonstrated that, when the R group of 5 is a phenyl group bearing o-electron-withdrawing substituents up to 10:1 diastereoselectivity and 96% yield can be achieved for the [4 + 1] cycloaddition. This process provides a convenient method to construct highly functionalized cyclopentenones that are useful in organic synthesis.