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- Title
Switching between the [2π+2σ] and Hetero‐[4π+2σ] Cycloaddition Reactivity of Bicyclobutanes with Lewis Acid Catalysts Enables the Synthesis of Spirocycles and Bridged Heterocycles.
- Authors
Wang, Ji‐Jie; Tang, Lei; Xiao, Yuanjiu; Wu, Wen‐Biao; Wang, Guoqiang; Feng, Jian‐Jun
- Abstract
The exploration of the complex chemical diversity of bicyclo[n.1.1]alkanes and their use as benzene bioisosteres has garnered significant attention over the past two decades. Regiodivergent syntheses of thiabicyclo[4.1.1]octanes (S‐BCOs) and highly substituted bicyclo[2.1.1]hexanes (BCHs) using a Lewis acid‐catalyzed formal cycloaddition of bicyclobutanes (BCBs) and 3‐benzylideneindoline‐2‐thione derivatives have been established. The first hetero‐(4+3) cycloaddition of BCBs, catalyzed by Zn(OTf)2, was achieved with a broad substrate scope under mild conditions. In contrast, the less electrophilic BCB ester undergoes a Sc(OTf)3‐catalyzed [2π+2σ] reaction with 1,1,2‐trisubstituted alkenes, yielding BCHs with a spirocyclic quaternary carbon center. Control experiments and preliminary theoretical calculations suggest that the diastereoselective [2π+2σ] product formation may involve a concerted cycloaddition between a zwitterionic intermediate and E‐1,1,2‐trisubstituted alkenes. Additionally, the hetero‐(4+3) cycloaddition may involve a concerted nucleophilic ring‐opening mechanism.
- Subjects
ACID catalysts; CATALYST synthesis; LEWIS acids; RING formation (Chemistry); HETEROCYCLIC compounds; BICYCLIC compounds
- Publication
Angewandte Chemie, 2024, Vol 136, Issue 29, p1
- ISSN
0044-8249
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/ange.202405222