Metal-catalyzed cycloisomerization reactions of cis-4-hydroxy-5- alkynylpyrrolidinones and cis-5-hydroxy-6-alkynylpiperidinones: Synthesis of furo[3,2-b]pyrroles and furo[3,2-b]pyridines

Jasmine C. Jury, Nalivela Kumara Swamy, Arife Yazici, Anthony C. Willis, Stephen G. Pyne

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    Abstract

    (Chemical Equation Presented) Furo[3,2-b]pyrroles and furo[3,2-b]pyridines can be conveniently prepared in good yields from the cycloisomerization reactions of cis-4-hydroxy-5-alkynylpyrrolidinones and cis-5-hydroxy-6- alkynylpiperidinones, respectively, using Ag(I), Pd(II)/Cu(I), or Au(I) catalysis. In one case, the cycloisomerization product was unstable and produced a furan derivative by a ring-opening reaction.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)5523-5527
    Number of pages5
    JournalJournal of Organic Chemistry
    Volume74
    Issue number15
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 7 Aug 2009

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