Functionalized cyclopentenes through a tandem NHC-catalyzed dynamic kinetic resolution and ambient temperature decarboxylation: Mechanistic insight and synthetic application

Daniel T. Cohen, Ryne C. Johnston, Nicholas T. Rosson, Paul Ha Yeon Cheong*, Karl A. Scheidt

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Abstract

An unusual room temperature β-lactone decarboxylation facilitated a five-step enantioselective formal synthesis of the cyclopentane core of an estrogen receptor β-agonist. A computational study probed the underlying factors facilitating unprecedented, rapid decarboxylation. Aryl substitution promotes faster reaction in the retro-[2+2] as a result of conjugative stabilization with the forming olefin. Additionally, the configuration of the α-ester in these fused β-lactones leads to differential decarboxylation rates.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2690-2693
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume51
Issue number13
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 14 2015

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • General Chemistry
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Catalysis

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