Abstract
A new strategy to open the 2-allyl-2H-azirines by 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0] undec-7-ene (DBU) promotion in metal-free conditions affording 1-azatrienes that in situ electrocyclize to the pyridines in good to excellent yields is reported. The reaction displays a broad substrate scope and good tolerance to a variety of substituents including aryl, alkyl, and heterocyclic groups. In addition, one-pot synthesis of pyridines from oximes via in situ formation of 2H-azirines was achieved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3432-3435 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 13 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 3 Jul 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |