An efficient synthesis of (S)-3-aminomethyl-5-methylhexanoic acid (Pregabalin) via quinine-mediated desymmetrization of cyclic anhydride
作者:Zdenko Hameršak、Irena Stipetić、Amir Avdagić
DOI:10.1016/j.tetasy.2007.06.014
日期:2007.7
A highly enantioselective synthesis of (S)-3-aminomethyl-5-methylhexanoic acid 1 (Pregabalin) is reported. The key step of the synthesis is a quinine-mediated ring opening of 3-isobutylglutaric anhydride with cinnarryl alcohol. A Curtius rearrangement and subsequent deprotection provides 1 in high yield and excellent enantiomeric excess. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.