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Abstract
In an approach to the biologically important 6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane ring system, the scope of the tandem 4-exo-trig carbamoyl radical cyclization—dithiocarbamate group transfer reaction to ring-fused β-lactams is evaluated. β-Lactams fused to five-, six-, and seven-membered rings are prepared in good to excellent yield, and with moderate to complete control at the newly formed dithiocarbamate stereocentre. No cyclization is observed with an additional methyl substituent on the terminus of the double bond. Elimination of the dithiocarbamate group gives α,β- or β,γ-unsaturated lactams depending on both the methodology employed (base-mediated or thermal) and the nature of the carbocycle fused to the β-lactam. Fused β-lactam diols, obtained from catalytic OsO4-mediated dihydroxylation of α,β-unsaturated β-lactams, undergo semipinacol rearrangement via the corresponding cyclic sulfite or phosphorane to give keto-bridged bicyclic amides by exclusive N-acyl group migration. A monocyclic β-lactam diol undergoes Appel reaction at a primary alcohol in preference to semipinacol rearrangement. Preliminary investigations into the chemo- and stereoselective manipulation of the two carbonyl groups present in a representative 7,8-dioxo-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane rearrangement product are also reported.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6505-6517 |
Journal | Chemistry: A European Journal |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 21 |
Early online date | 7 Apr 2014 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 19 May 2014 |
Keywords
- cyclization
- fused-ring systems
- nitrogen heterocycles
- ring expansion
- strained molecules
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Rearrangement of cis-fused beta-lactams into the 6-azabicyclo(3.2.1) octane ring system
Grainger, R. (Principal Investigator)
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council
1/09/09 → 28/02/13
Project: Research Councils