Enantioselective synthesis of enol lactones from tandem Michael addition/lactonization catalyzed by a chiral squaramide catalyst

Bo Liang Zhao, Da Ming Du*

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Abstract

The enantioselective tandem Michael addition reaction of dimedone and related 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds with α,β-unsaturated N-acylated succinimides catalyzed by a chiral squaramide catalyst has been investigated. This reaction provides a new approach for the synthesis of chiral enol lactones in good yields with moderate to high enantioselectivities (up to 88% ee) through the enantioselective Michael addition followed by lactonization and removal of the succinimide auxiliary.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)310-317
Number of pages8
JournalTetrahedron Asymmetry
Volume25
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Feb 2014

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