We have disclosed a novel metal-free tandem cyclization reaction for the synthesis of 3-methyleneisoindolin-1-ones starting from ester-functionalized aziridines. This strategy can be effectively promoted by DBU and carboxylic acids. Mechanistically, it involves sequential ring opening of aziridines with carboxylic acids, lactamization, and elimination of carboxylic acids.
Intramolecular Hydroamidation of <i>ortho</i>
-Vinyl Benzamides Promoted by Potassium <i>tert</i>
-Butoxide/<i>N,N</i>
-Dimethylformamide
作者:Zhen-yu Chen、Liang-yu Wu、Hai-sheng Fang、Ting Zhang、Zhi-feng Mao、Yong Zou、Xue-jing Zhang、Ming Yan
DOI:10.1002/adsc.201700369
日期:2017.11.23
An intramolecular hydroamidation of ortho-vinyl benzamides had been developed. The reaction was promoted efficiently by potassiumtert-butoxide and N,N-dimethylformamide without the need for strong oxidants or transition-metal catalysts. A series of dihydroisoquinolinones and 3-benzylisoindolinones were prepared in good to excellent yields. The new method is operationally simple, scalable, and tolerant
Supramolecular Control of Selectivity in Hydroformylation of Vinyl Arenes: Easy Access to Valuable β-Aldehyde Intermediates
作者:Paweł Dydio、Joost N. H. Reek
DOI:10.1002/anie.201209582
日期:2013.4.2
flow! A rationally designed regioselective hydroformylation catalyst, [Rh/L], in which noncovalent ligand–substrate interactions allow the unprecedented reversal of selectivity from the typical α‐aldehyde to the otherwise unfavored product β‐aldehyde, is reported. This catalytic system opens up novel and sustainable synthetic pathways to important intermediates for the fine‐chemicals industry.