Palladacycle-catalyzed reaction of bicyclic alkenes with terminal ynones: regiospecific synthesis of polysubstituted furans

Org Lett. 2012 Nov 16;14(22):5756-9. doi: 10.1021/ol302586m. Epub 2012 Nov 12.

Abstract

A new synthetic strategy to access polysubstituted furans regiospecifically has been developed using simple bicyclic alkenes and terminal ynones as starting materials with palladacycles as unique active catalysts. A rational mechanism has also been proposed. This reaction features mild reaction conditions, easily available starting materials and palladacycle catalysts, a wide substrate scope, and high regiospecificity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Furans / chemical synthesis*
  • Furans / chemistry
  • Ketones / chemical synthesis
  • Ketones / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Palladium
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Furans
  • Ketones
  • Palladium