[2+2+2] Cycloadditions of siloxy alkynes with 1,2-diazines: from reaction discovery to identification of an antiglycolytic chemotype.

Cycloaddition uncovered: The title reaction produces novel polycyclic compounds with high efficiency and excellent diastereoselectivity under mild reaction conditions. A small-molecule library, synthesized using this reaction, yielded a novel chemotype which inhibited glycolytic ATP production by blocking glucose uptake in CHO-K1 cells. DMF=N,N-dimethylformamide, Tf=trifluoromethanesulfonyl, TIPS=triisopropylsilyl.