Dramatic solvent effect on the diastereoselectivity of Michael addition: study toward the synthesis of the ABC ring system of hexacyclinic acid

Toueg, J. and Prunet, J. (2008) Dramatic solvent effect on the diastereoselectivity of Michael addition: study toward the synthesis of the ABC ring system of hexacyclinic acid. Organic Letters, 10(1), pp. 45-48. (doi: 10.1021/ol702566c)

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Abstract

During our studies toward the synthesis of the ABC ring system of hexacyclinic acid, we have observed a dramatic influence of the solvent on both our key steps. The diastereoselectivity of the intermolecular Michael addition could be totally reversed by changing the polarity of the solvent, and trifluoroethanol was found to be the optimal solvent for the following Mn(III)-promoted radical cyclization

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Prunet, Dr Joelle
Authors: Toueg, J., and Prunet, J.
Subjects:Q Science > QD Chemistry
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
Journal Name:Organic Letters
Journal Abbr.:Org. Lett.
ISSN:1523-7060
ISSN (Online):1523-7052
Published Online:04 December 2007

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