Copper-Catalyzed Coupling of 2-Siloxy-1-alkenes and Diazocarbonyl Compounds: Approach to Multisubstituted Furans, Pyrroles, and Thiophenes

J Org Chem. 2016 Jul 1;81(13):5566-73. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.6b00904. Epub 2016 Jun 13.

Abstract

We report herein copper(II)-catalyzed cyclization reactions of silyl enol ethers derived from methyl ketones with α-diazo-β-ketoesters or α-diazoketones to afford 2-siloxy-2,3-dihydrofuran derivatives or 2,3,5-trisubstituted furans, respectively, under mild conditions. The former cyclization products serve as versatile 1,4-diketone surrogates, allowing facile preparation of 2,3,5-trisubstituted furans, pyrroles, and thiophenes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't