Carbene-catalyzed enal γ-carbon addition to α-ketophosphonates for enantioselective access to bioactive 2-pyranylphosphonates

Jun Sun, Fangcheng He, Zhongyao Wang, Dingwu Pan, Pengcheng Zheng, Chengli Mou, Zhichao Jin*, Yonggui Robin Chi

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Abstract

A carbene-catalyzed enantioselective [4+2] cycloaddition reaction between α,β-unsaturated aldehydes and α-ketophosphonates is developed. The reaction affords chiral 2-pyranylphosphonates with excellent enantioselectivities. The optically enriched phosphonate products bear multiple functional groups, including unsaturated lactone and phosphonate moieties that often lead to unique bio-activities. Preliminary studies show that the products from our reactions exhibit anti-bacterial (X. oryzae pv. oryzae) and anti-viral (Tobacco Mosaic Virus) activities for potential use in plant protection.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6040-6043
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume54
Issue number47
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes

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© 2018 The Royal Society of Chemistry.

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Catalysis
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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