Applications of Baylis–Hillman coupling products: a remarkable reversal of stereochemistry from esters to nitriles: a simple synthesis of (2E)-2-methylalk-2-en-1-ols and (2Z)-2-methylalk-2-enenitriles
Ambiphilicmolecules (allylamines 1), easily accessible from the Baylis–Hillman acetates, have been effectively utilized for stereoselective synthesis of cis-5,6-disubstituted-1,3-thiazinane-2-thione derivatives (2) via the reaction with carbon disulfide as a bridging partner.
A Mild and Efficient Stereoselective Synthesis of (Z)- and (E)-Allyl Sulfides and Potent Antifungal Agent, (Z)-3-(4-Methoxybenzylidene)thiochroman-4-one from Morita-Baylis-Hillman Acetates
A facile stereoselective synthesis of (Z)- and (E)-allyl sulfides has been accomplished from Morita–Baylis–Hillman acetates in one-pot by treatment with benzene thiol in the presence of catalytic amounts of 15% aqueous NaOH and TBAI in DMSO at room temperature. The method has been applied for the synthesis of (Z)-3-(4-methoxybenzylidene)thiochroman-4-one, a potent antifungal compound.