Oxidative NHC catalysis: direct activation of β sp3 carbons of saturated acid chlorides?

Chemical Communications Pub Date: 2018-11-26 DOI: 10.1039/C8CC08578A

Abstract

The first activation of saturated acid chlorides by oxidative N-heterocyclic carbene catalysis has been successfully utilized to synthesize enantio-enriched spirooxindole lactones and δ-lactones. The reaction involves the transformation of the β sp3 carbon of saturated acid chlorides into an electrophilic carbon as a key step. The product was obtained in excellent yield and stereoselectivity.

Graphical abstract: Oxidative NHC catalysis: direct activation of β sp3 carbons of saturated acid chlorides
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