Catalytic Asymmetric [4+2]‐Cycloadditions Using Tropolones: Developments, Scope, Transformations and Bioactivity

Niels Hammer, Jeremy David Erickson, Vibeke Henriette Lauridsen, Joakim Bøgelund Jakobsen, Bente Kring Hansen, Kristian Mark Jacobsen, Thomas Poulsen, Karl Anker Jørgensen

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Abstract

An organocatalyzed asymmetric [4+2]-cycloaddition between tropolones and electron-deficient dienophiles is presented. Complex and biologically interesting dihydrohomobarrelenone scaffolds are formed through a Diels–Alder reaction utilizing bifunctional Brønsted-base catalysis, affording the corresponding bridged bicyclic cycloadducts in up to quantitative yields with good enantio- (up to 92 % ee) and diastereoselectivity (up to >20:1 d.r.). The synthetic value of the obtained products is explored by downstream transformations, including photoisomerizations, and their biological relevancy by in vivo testing in MCF-7 cancer cells.

Original languageEnglish
JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition
Volume57
Issue40
Pages (from-to)13216-13220
Number of pages5
ISSN1433-7851
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Aug 2018

Keywords

  • bioactivity
  • cycloaddition
  • organocatalysis
  • photoisomerization
  • tropolone

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