Copper-Catalyzed Alkynylation of Hydrazides: An Easy Access to Functionalized Azadipeptides

Org Lett. 2022 Sep 16;24(36):6614-6618. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c02625. Epub 2022 Sep 6.

Abstract

We report a copper-catalyzed alkynylation of azadipeptides using ethynylbenziodoxolone (EBX) reagents. Nonsymmetrical ynehydrazides could be obtained in 25-97% yield using azaglycine derivatives as nucleophiles. The transformation is compatible with most functional groups naturally occurring on amino acid side chains and allows the transfer of silyl-, alkyl-, and aryl-substituted alkynes. The obtained α-alkynyl azaglycine products could be further functionalized by nucleophilic attack or cycloaddition on the triple bond.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkynes* / chemistry
  • Amino Acids
  • Catalysis
  • Copper* / chemistry
  • Hydrazines

Substances

  • Alkynes
  • Amino Acids
  • Hydrazines
  • carbazic acid
  • Copper