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Transannular macrocyclization via intramolecular B-alkyl Suzuki reaction

  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
  • Columbia University

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Abstract

(equation presented) Transannular macrocyclizations via intramolecular B-alkyl Suzuki reactions are described. Regioselective terminal olefin hydroboration with 9-BBN followed by Pd(0)-catalyzed Suzuki reaction in the presence of a base such as TIOEt at high dilution generates macrocycles with a high degree of control over olefin geometry with isomerically pure E or Z vinyl iodide substrates. These reactions are complementary to ring closing metathesis (RCM) macrocyclizations and may prove superior in cases where control of olefin geometry is required.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2695-2698
Number of pages4
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume2
Issue number17
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 24 2000

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