Electrophilic α-thiocyanation of chiral and achiral N-acyl imides. A convenient route to 5-substituted and 5,5-disubstituted 2,4-thiazolidinediones

J. R. Falck*, Shuanhu Gao, Ravi Naga Prasad, Sreenivasulu Reddy Koduru

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Abstract

Electrophilic α-thiocyanation of N-acyl carboximides using N-thiocyanatosuccinimide and hydrolytic cyclization of the adducts affords 5-substituted and 5,5-disubstituted 2,4-thiazolidinediones in good overall yields. α-Thiocyanation of chiral N-acyl carboximides proceeds with excellent diastereoselectivity, although partial racemization occurs during subsequent cyclization.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1768-1771
Number of pages4
JournalBioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters
Volume18
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Mar 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Asymmetric
  • Enolate
  • Heterocycle
  • Thiazolidinedione
  • Thiocyanate

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