Asymmetric Synthesis of 3-Methyleneindolines via Rhodium(I)-Catalyzed Alkynylative Cyclization of -(-Alkynylaryl)imines.

Org Lett

Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China West Normal University,No. 1, Shida Road, Nanchong 637002, China.

Published: June 2021

The first asymmetric synthesis of 3-methyleneindolines from alkynyl imines has been developed via a rhodium-catalyzed tandem process: regioselective alkynylation of the internal alkynes and subsequent intramolecular addition to the imines. The reaction proceeded with unconventional chemoselectivity and provided 3-methyleneindolines with good yields (up to 82% yield) and high enantioselectivities (up to 97% ee). Moreover, this transformation also features mild reaction conditions, perfect atom economy, and a broad substrate scope.

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