Transition-metal-free synthesis of substituted pyridines via ring expansion of 2-allyl-2H-azirines

Yaojia Jiang, Cheol Min Park, Teck Peng Loh

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3432-3435
Number of pages4
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume16
Issue number13
DOIs
StatePublished - 3 Jul 2014
Externally publishedYes

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