Abstract
Crinane embodies the tetracyclic framework associated with some of the most common Amaryllidaceae alkaloids. It has now been prepared in 10 steps from 6,6-dibromobicyclo[3.1.0]hexane (2). The initial step involves the thermally induced electrocyclic ring opening of cyclopropane 3 and capture of the resulting π-allyl cation with benzylamine to give an allylic amine that is readily elaborated to the 3°-amine 10. This last compound was engaged in a 5-exo-trig free radical cyclization reaction to give the C3a-arylated perhydroindole 11. Compound 11 was then converted, over two steps, into (±)-crinane, the hydrochloride salt of which has been subjected to single-crystal X-ray analysis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8493-8498 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Organic Chemistry |
Volume | 83 |
Issue number | 15 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 3 Aug 2018 |