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related literature,10 a possible mechanism is proposed in Scheme
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The intermediate
B
subsequently transforms to enamine
intermediate D from C. Both steps can be catalyzed by 4-TFAB.10b
Enamine D undergoes an aldol-type reaction with 1a to give
intermediate E, and then E was acidized to form intermediate F.
Dehydration of F gives iminium ion G, which will then form
azomethine ylide H. The subsequent high diastereoselectivity
[3+2] annulation reaction of H with 3a would produce the
cycloaddition product J probably via transition state I. Finally,
intermediate J isomerizes to form product 4a.
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In conclusion, we have developed an acid-promoted N-
H/α,α,β,β-C(sp3)-H functionalization reaction of piperidine in one
step. This transformation produced spirooxindoles bearing 3-
substituted oxindoles. Future work involves the in-depth
mechanistic study of this domino reaction as well as investigating
the applications of this reaction in the synthesis of drug molecules.
This work was supported financially by the National Natural
Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 21403154), the
Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin (Grant No.
13JCYBJC38700),
the
Tianjin
Municipal
Education
Commission (Grant No. 20120502). X. M. is grateful for the
support from the 131 talents program of Tianjin.
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