123632-31-5Relevant articles and documents
Desymmetrization of Prochiral Cyclobutanones via Nitrogen Insertion: A Concise Route to Chiral γ-Lactams
Sietmann, Jan,Ong, Mike,Mück-Lichtenfeld, Christian,Daniliuc, Constantin G.,Wiest, Johannes M.
, p. 9719 - 9723 (2021/03/16)
Asymmetric access to γ-lactams is achieved via a cyclobutanone ring expansion using widely available (1S,2R)-1-amino-2-indanol for chiral induction. Mechanistic analysis of the key N,O-ketal rearrangement reveals a Curtin–Hammett scenario, which enables a downstream stereoinduction (up to 88:12 dr) and is corroborated by spectroscopic, crystallographic, and computational studies. In combination with an easy deprotection protocol, this operationally simple sequence allows the synthesis of a range of optically pure γ-lactams, including those bearing all-carbon quaternary stereocenters. In addition, the formal synthesis of drug molecules baclofen, brivaracetam, and pregabalin further demonstrates the synthetic utility and highlights the general applicability of the presented method.
Efficient synthesis of β-aryl-γ-lactams and their resolution with (S)-Naproxen: Preparation of (R)- and (S)-Baclofen
Montoya-Balbás, Iris J.,Valentín-Guevara, Berenice,López-Mendoza, Estefanía,Linzaga-Elizalde, Irma,Ordo?ez, Mario,Román-Bravo, Perla
, p. 22028 - 22043 (2016/01/25)
An efficient synthesis of enantiomerically-pure β-aryl-γ-lactams is described. The principal feature of this synthesis is the practical resolution of β-aryl-γ-lactams with (S)-Naproxen. The procedure is based on the Michael addition of nitromethane to benzylidenemalonates, which was easily obtained, followed by the reduction of the γ-nitroester in the presence of Raney nickel and the subsequent saponification/decarboxylation reaction. The utility of this methodology was highlighted by the preparation of enantiomerically-pure (R)- and (S)-Baclofen hydrochloride.
Asymmetric synthesis of γ-nitroesters by an organocatalytic one-pot strategy
Jensen, Kim L.,Poulsen, Pernille H.,Donslund, Bjarke S.,Morana, Fabio,Jorgensen, Karl Anker
, p. 1516 - 1519 (2012/06/05)
An enantioselective synthesis of γ-nitroesters by a one-pot asymmetric Michael addition/oxidative esterification of α,β- unsaturated aldehydes is presented. The procedure is based on merging the enantioselective organocatalytic nitroalkane addition with an N-bromosuccinimide-based oxidation. The γ-nitroesters are obtained in good yields and enantioselectivities, and the method provides an attractive entry to optically active γ-aminoesters, 2-piperidones, and 2-pyrrolidones.