| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5214818 | Tetrahedron | 2015 | 8 Pages |
A rhodium-catalyzed tandem addition–cyclization of alkynylimines is described. In this process employing a single rhodium catalyst, alkyne-tethered N-sulfinyl and sulfonylimines react with aryl/alkenylboronic acids and aryl/alkyl zinc reagents to give 2-alkylidene-substituted cyclobutyl and cyclopentyl amine products. The reaction occurs through a tandem sequence involving 1,2-carbometalation of the alkyne and 4- and 5-exo-cyclization of the resulting alkenyl rhodium with the imine. This method allows for the catalytic alkyne addition/cyclization process to include imine substrates, providing expeditious access to complex cyclobutyl and cyclopentyl amines with potential stereocontrol.
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