Lewis acid mediated (3 + 2) cycloadditions of donor-acceptor cyclopropanes with heterocumulenes

  • Alexander F.G. Goldberg
  • , Nicholas R. O'Connor
  • , Robert A. Craig
  • , Brian M. Stoltz

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Abstract

Isocyanates, isothiocyanates, and carbodiimides are effective substrates in (3 + 2) cycloadditions with donor-acceptor cyclopropanes for the synthesis of five-membered heterocycles. These reactions exhibit a broad substrate scope, high yields, and well-defined chemoselectivity. Discussed herein are the implications of Lewis acid choice on the stereochemical outcome and the reaction mechanism.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5314-5317
Number of pages4
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume14
Issue number20
DOIs
StatePublished - 19 Oct 2012
Externally publishedYes

Funding

FundersFunder number
National Institute of General Medical SciencesR01GM080269

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