Asymmetric synthesis of 1,2,3-trisubstituted cyclopentanes and cyclohexanes as key components of substance P antagonists

Jeffrey T. Kuethe, Audrey Wong, Jimmy Wu, Ian W. Davies, Peter G. Dormer, Christopher J. Welch, Michael C. Hillier, David L. Hughes, Paul J. Reider

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Abstract

An efficient asymmetric synthesis of 1,2,3-trisubstituted cyclopentanes and cyclohexanes is described. Three methods were developed for the preparation of the 2,3-disubstituted cyclopentenones and cyclohexenones, which are key achiral building blocks. These intermediates are reduced catalytically with (R)-2-methyloxazaborolidine in high yield (82-98%) and excellent ee (89-96%). Directed reduction of the chiral allylic alcohols using Red-Al gives exclusively the 1,2-anti stereochemistry (>99:1). Epimerization of the ester center followed by saponification/crystallization affords the desired hydroxyacids in good yield (65-70%) and in high enantiomeric excess (>99%).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)5993-6000
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Organic Chemistry
Volume67
Issue number17
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 23 2002
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Organic Chemistry

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