Synthesis of Allylsilanes by Reductive Lithiation of Thioethers
摘要:
Although much work in reductive lithiation has been done, the utilization of allylthioethers bearing various substituents to prepare allylsilanes has not been explored. The main reason clearly stems from the anticipated lack of regioselectivity. We describe herein the first study on the regioselectivity of the reductive silylation involving dissymmetric allylthioethers. We surveyed a broad spectrum of parameters and showed that this process displays a great dependence of the reaction conditions. We also discovered that an electron transporter, DBB or naphthalene, can cleave THF at room temperature by sonication, to generate a strong base, 4-lithiobutoxide. This feature was successfully exploited to the straightforward synthesis of bis-silanes in one pot. Examples are provided for maximizing both the chemical yield and the regioselectivity of the reductive silylation through the tuning of the reaction conditions. By changing these conditions, several allylsilanes can be selectively synthesized from one thioether.
The Magnesium−Ene Cyclization Stereochemically Directed by an Allylic Oxyanionic Group and Its Application to a Highly Stereoselective Synthesis of (±)-Matatabiether. Allylmagnesium Compounds by Reductive Magnesiation of Allyl Phenyl Sulfides<sup>1</sup>
more easily prepared in a connective fashion than the usual allyl halide precursor. Since the presence of lithium ions encourages undesirable proton transfer to the cyclized organometallic and is detrimental to the stereochemical control, the conversion of the allylic thioether to the allylmagnesium utilizes a lithium-free method involving direct reductive magnesiation in the presence of the magnesium-anthracene