Indium-catalyzed [1 + n] annulation reaction between beta-ketoester and alpha,omega-diyne.

A catalytic amount of In(NTf(2))(3) effects the inter- and intramolecular addition of a beta-ketoester to an alpha,omega-diyne to produce a 1,3-dimethylenecycloalkane derivative in a single step. This [1 + n] annulation reaction shows good functional group tolerance and allows the synthesis of five- to seven-membered carbo- and heterocyclic as well as spirocyclic structures in moderate to excellent yields.

Mechanistic study of the manganese-catalyzed [2 + 2 + 2] annulation of 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds and terminal alkynes.

The manganese-catalyzed dehydrative [2 + 2 + 2] annulation reaction of a 1,3-dicarbonyl compound and a terminal alkyne provides an efficient and regioselective synthesis of a substituted benzene derivative, highlighted by the exclusive formation of a p-terphenyl derivative from an aryl acetylene. The mechanism and the origin of the regioselectivity of the reaction were explored by experiments and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Experimental data revealed the cis stereochemistry of a cyclohexadienol precursor to the benzene product and suggested that two reaction pathways may operate competitively sequential carbometalation reactions of a manganese enolate and formation of a manganacyclopentadiene intermediate.

Efficient formation of ring structures utilizing multisite activation by indium catalysis.

Lewis acidic indium(III) salts, in particular In(NTf(2))(3), effect the conversion of alpha-(omega'-alkynyl)-beta-ketoesters and omega-alkynyl-beta-ketoesters to the corresponding cyclic products in a manner known as the Conia-ene reaction. This reaction can lead to the creation of five- to fifteen-membered-ring carbocycles and heterocycles in good to excellent yields. The synthetic features of the reaction are a relatively low catalyst loading, as low as 0.

Manganese-catalyzed benzene synthesis by [2+2+2] coupling of 1,3-dicarbonyl compound and terminal acetylene.

Treatment of a mixture of a 1,3-dicarbonyl compound such as a beta-ketoester or 1,3-ketone and a terminal acetylene with a catalytic amount of MnBr(CO)5 in heated toluene produces a benzene derivative by a [2+2+2] coupling reaction incorporating the enol part of the dicarbonyl compound and two moles of the acetylene. When the reaction was carried out using phenylacetylene derivatives, the reaction was completely regioselective, producing p-terphenyl compounds in good to excellent yield. Aliphatic terminal acetylenes also reacted readily but gave a mixture of regioisomers.