Access to spirocyclic oxindoles via N-heterocyclic carbene-catalyzed reactions of enals and oxindole-derived α,β-unsaturated imines

Kun Jiang, Bhoopendra Tiwari, Yonggui Robin Chi*

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Abstract

A diastereoselective access to β-lactam fused spirocyclic oxindoles and related compounds bearing all carbon spiro centers is described. This N-heterocyclic carbene-catalyzed process employed challenging β,β-disubstituted α,β-unsaturated imines to react with enals.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2382-2385
Number of pages4
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume14
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 4 2012
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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