Abstract
We reported the first example of organocatalytic Michael addition of unprotected 3-prochiral oxindoles 1 to 1,4-naphthoquinone. Quinidine derivative (DHQD) 2PYR was found to be able to catalyze this reaction in up to 83% ee, with moderate to excellent yields. This method could be used for the synthesis of enantioenriched 3,3-diaryloxindoles, and the catalytic synthesis of which was unprecedented.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1360-1365 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry |
| Volume | 8 |
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| State | Published - 23 Aug 2012 |
Keywords
- 3,3-disubstituted oxindoles
- Michael addition
- Organocatalysis
- Quaternary stereogenic center
- Unprotected 3-substituted oxindoles