The intramolecular asymmetric allylation of aldehydes via organo-SOMO catalysis: A novel approach to ring construction

Phong V. Pham, Kate Ashton, David W.C. MacMillan

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Abstract

The intramolecular asymmetric cyclization of aldehydes has been accomplished using singly occupied molecular orbital (SOMO) catalysis. Selective oxidation of chiral enamines (formed by the condensation of an aldehyde and a secondary amine catalyst) leads to the formation of a 3π-electron radical species. These chiral SOMO-activated radical cations undergo enantioselective cyclization with an array of pendent allylsilanes thus efficiently providing a new approach to the construction of five-, six- and seven-membered carbocycles and heterocycles.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1470-1473
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Science
Volume2
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2011

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Chemistry(all)

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