Synthesis of 7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptanes and 8-oxabicyclo[3.2.1]octanes from C-glycosides via an intramolecular cyclization

J Org Chem. 2013 Mar 15;78(6):2703-9. doi: 10.1021/jo3024973. Epub 2013 Feb 19.

Abstract

A simple and effective method for the synthesis of 7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptanes and 8-oxabicyclo[3.2.1]octanes from acetonyl C-glycoside substrates is described, which involves an intramolecular cyclization reaction through a nucleophilic substitution at C-5 or C-6 of C-glycosides by a 2'-enamine intermediate formed in the presence of pyrrolidine. Because anomeric epimerization occurs under these conditions, C-glycoside substrates with either anomeric configuration were converted to the same product(s) in same stereoselectivity and similar chemical yield.

MeSH terms

  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds / chemistry
  • Cyclization
  • Cycloheptanes / chemical synthesis*
  • Cycloheptanes / chemistry
  • Cyclooctanes / chemical synthesis*
  • Cyclooctanes / chemistry
  • Glycosides
  • Molecular Structure
  • Monosaccharides / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Bridged Bicyclo Compounds
  • C-glycoside
  • Cycloheptanes
  • Cyclooctanes
  • Glycosides
  • Monosaccharides