Stereoselective Synthesis of δ-Lactones from 5-Oxoalkanals via One-Pot Sequential Acetalization, Tishchenko Reaction, and Lactonization by Cooperative Catalysis of Samarium Ion and Mercaptan
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Journal of Organic Chemistry 66 (25): 8573-8584
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Journal of Organic Chemistry
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66
Journal Issue
25
Pages
8573-8584
Date Issued
2001
Date
2001
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Hsu, Jue-Liang
Abstract
By the synergistic catalysis of samarium ion and mercaptan, a series of 5-oxoalkanals was converted to (substituted) delta-lactones in efficient and stereoselective manners. This one-pot procedure comprises a sequence of acetalization, Tishchenko reaction and lactonization. The deliberative use of mercaptan, by comparison with alcohol, is advantageous to facilitate the catalytic cycle. The reaction mechanism and stereochemistry are proposed and supported by some experimental evidence. Such samarium ion/mercaptan cocatalyzed reactions show the feature of remote control, which is applicable to the asymmetric synthesis of optically active delta-lactones. This study also demonstrates the synthesis of two insect pheromones, (2S,5R)-2-methylhexanolide and (R)-hexadecanolide, as examples of a new protocol for asymmetric reduction of long-chain aliphatic ketones.
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