Synlett 2014; 25(12): 1701-1704
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1378278
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Asymmetric, Organocatalytic Bromolactonization of Allenoic Acids

Michael Wilking
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Organisch-Chemisches Institut, Corrensstr. 40, 48149 Münster, Germany   Fax: +49(251)8336523   Email: ulrich.hennecke@uni-muenster.de
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Constantin G. Daniliuc
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Organisch-Chemisches Institut, Corrensstr. 40, 48149 Münster, Germany   Fax: +49(251)8336523   Email: ulrich.hennecke@uni-muenster.de
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Ulrich Hennecke*
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Organisch-Chemisches Institut, Corrensstr. 40, 48149 Münster, Germany   Fax: +49(251)8336523   Email: ulrich.hennecke@uni-muenster.de
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Publication History

Received: 04 April 2014

Accepted after revision: 12 May 2014

Publication Date:
24 June 2014 (online)


Abstract

Asymmetric, reagent-controlled bromolactonizations of allenoic acids have been achieved by using (DHQD)2PHAL as catalyst. A range of substrates can be cyclized in good yields and moderate to good enantioselectivities under operationally simple conditions.

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  • 16 Enantioselective Halolactonization using 1,3-Dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin (DBDMH); General Procedure (Conditions A): In a flame-dried Schlenk tube, the corresponding carboxylic acid (0.300 mmol, 1.0 equiv), benzoic acid (36.6 mg, 0.300 mmol, 1.0 equiv) and (DHQD)2PHAL (23.4 mg. 30.0 μmol, 10 mol%) were dissolved in anhydrous CHCl3/n-hexane (1:1, 6 mL), cooled to –30 °C and stirred for 15 min. DBDMH (103 mg, 0.360 mmol, 1.2 equiv) was added and stirring was continued at that temperature for 15 h. Sat. aq Na2S2O3 (6 mL) was added to the reaction mixture and the aqueous layer was extracted with CH2Cl2 (3 × 10 mL). The combined organic layers were dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and the solvents were removed in vacuo. Purification by flash chromatography afforded the desired cyclization product.
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  • 18 Enantioselective Halolactonization using N-Bromosuccinimide (NBS; General Procedure (Conditions B): In a flame-dried Schlenk tube, the corresponding carboxylic acid (0.300 mmol, 1.0 equiv) and (DHQD)2PHAL (23.4 mg. 30.0 μmol, 10 mol%) were dissolved in anhydrous CHCl3/n hexane (1:1, 6 mL), cooled to –30 °C and stirred for 15 min. NBS (64.1 mg, 0.360 mmol, 1.2 equiv) was added and stirring was continued at that temperature for 15 h. Sat. aq Na2S2O3 (6 mL) was added to the reaction mixture and the aqueous layer was extracted with CH2Cl2 (3 × 10 mL). The combined organic layers were dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and the solvents were removed in vacuo. Purification by flash chromatography afforded the desired cyclization product.