Abstract
The scope of an unexpected Mitsunobu cyclisation to prepare N-arylated Fsp3-enriched azacycles was investigated. In the current study, we have identified whether a pKa-dependent Mitsunobu cyclodehydration or a pKa-independent Mitsunobu intramolecular reaction was in operation. A Mitsunobu reaction, creating a leaving group, followed by intramolecular nucleophilic displacement was determined to be the dominant pathway.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 6 Dec 2017 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 17 Jan 2018 |
Keywords
- mitsunobu
- cyclodehydration
- nucleophilic aromatic substitution
- intramolecular
- cyclisation