Brønsted Acid Catalyzed Domino 1,6-Addition/Intramolecular Cyclization­ Reactions: Diastereoselective Synthesis of Dihydro­coumarin Frameworks

Abstract

An efficient domino 1,6-addition/intramolecular cyclization reaction between para-quinone methides (p-QMs) and azlactones under Brønsted acid catalysis was established. A series of highly functionalized dihydrocoumarins were constructed in good to excellent yields (up to 96%) with excellent diastereoselectivities (all >20:1 d.r.). In this process, the Brønsted acid plays a crucial role not only in activating the two substrates, but also in controlling the diastereoselectivity of the reaction via hydrogen-bonding interactions. In addition, this protocol demonstrates the great practicability of utilizing p-QMs in domino reactions.

Key words

domino reaction - dihydrocoumarins - azlactones - para-quinone methides

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