Abstract
Ru-catalyzed cycloisomerization of a 1,3-diene and the alkene of an N-dienyl-2-vinylaniline substrate proceeded smoothly, leading to a 3-exomethylene-2-vinylindole derivative in good yield. This useful synthon was successfully applied to the total synthesis of (±)-cinchonaminone.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3084-3087 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | European Journal of Organic Chemistry |
Issue number | 16 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 Jun |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cyclization
- Heterocycles
- Natural products
- Ruthenium
- Total synthesis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry