Investigation of the Lithiation-Trapping of an N -Boc Bispidine-Ketal: Reactivity and Diastereoselectivity

Darren Stead, Peter O'Brien*, Adam Sanderson

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Abstract

The lithiation-trapping of an N-Boc bispidine-ketal using s-BuLi/TMEDA has been studied. Key findings include an activating effect of the 4-ketal group on the lithiation and complete diastereoselectivity with methylation and Cu-mediated allylation. In contrast, reduced diastereoselectivity was noted for direct allylation and silylation; mechanistic explanations are proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2381-2384
Number of pages4
JournalSynlett
Volume26
Issue number17
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Jul 2015

Keywords

  • bispidines
  • diastereoselectivity
  • lithiation
  • organolithium reagents
  • stereoselective synthesis

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