Abstract
The asymmetric lithiation trapping of N-Boc heterocycles using s-BuLi/chiral diamines at temperatures up to -20°C is reported. Depending on the N-Boc heterocycle, lithiation is accomplished using s-BuLi and (-)-sparteine or the (+)-sparteine surrogate in the temperature range -50 to -20°C for short reaction times (2-20 min). Subsequent electrophilic trapping or transmetalation-Negishi coupling delivered functionalized N-Boc heterocycles in 47-95% yield and 77:23-93:7 er. With N-Boc pyrrolidine, trapped products can be generated in ∼90:10 er even at -20°C.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5424-5427 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 21 |
Early online date | 15 Oct 2013 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2013 |