The Stetter reaction : synthesis of complex spiro Bis-indanes and studies on quaternary centre formation
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2013-07-29
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This work covers recent advances in the Stetter reaction, including two novel domino Stetter reactions and preliminary studies on quaternary center formation via the intermolecular Stetter reaction.
The N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) catalyzed domino Stetter-aldol-Michael dimerization of o-formyl chalcone derivatives 36 affords spiro bis-indane homo-dimers 38 in good yields and moderate to high diastereomeric ratios. Three carbon-carbon bonds, including the hindered quaternary center at the spiro ring junction, form at a remarkable rate under mild reaction conditions. Spiro bis-indanes 39 are also produced in moderate to good yields through the Stetter-aldol-aldol reactions of o-formyl chalcones 36 with phthalaldehyde derivatives 27. The scope, limitations, and potential applications of these remarkable complexity-generating domino reactions are discussed.
Preliminary results in the formation of quaternary centers via the intermolecular Stetter reaction are also disclosed. The viability of β,β-disubstitued Meldrum’s acid, diethyl malonate, and malononitrile alkylidenes as well as diphenylcyclopropenone and 3-phenylcyclobutenone as acceptors in the Stetter reaction are discussed.
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Stetter reaction, carbenes, organocatalysis, umpolung, domino reactions
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Master of Science (M.Sc.)
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Chemistry
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Chemistry