Organocatalytic Michael cycloisomerization of bis(enones): the intramolecular Rauhut-Currier reaction

J Am Chem Soc. 2002 Mar 20;124(11):2402-3. doi: 10.1021/ja0121686.

Abstract

The utilization of enones as latent enolates enables regioselective enolate formation from chemically robust presursors. In this communication, we report a catalytic Michael cycloisomerization of bis(enones) under Morita-Baylis-Hillman conditions. Upon exposure to 10 mol % tributylphosphine, bis(enone) substrates afford both five- and six-membered ring products. Notably, unsymmetrical bis(enones) possessing sufficient steric or electronic bias yield single isomeric products.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemistry*
  • Hydrocarbons, Cyclic / chemical synthesis*
  • Ketones / chemistry*

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Hydrocarbons, Cyclic
  • Ketones