Ring annulation versus alkylation of pyrrole with α-phosphoryl-α,β-unsaturated ketones

In this study; novel aryl, heteroaryl, pyrrolyl and phosphoryl groups containing pyrrolizines were synthesized by the ring annulation reaction of aryl or heteroaryl substituted α-phosphoryl-α,β-unsaturated ketones with pyrrole under mild reaction conditions. This domino reaction involves scandium triflate catalyzed addition of pyrrole to the double bond of α-phosphoryl-α,β-unsaturated ketones, carbonyl group and finally ring annulation sequences. The presented work provided a convenient way for the synthesis of novel bispyrrolic compounds.

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