Using a Temporary Silicon Connection in Stereoselective Allylation with Allylsilanes: Application to the Synthesis of Stereodefined 1,2,4-Triols

Treatment of aldehyde 6 with TMSOTf, in the presence of a Brønsted acid scavenger, effects an intramolecular allylation to provide the oxasilacycle 7 as the major diastereoisomer. Tamao oxidation of the C−Si bond in 7 affords the corresponding 1,2,4-triol 9

Using a Temporary Silicon Connection in Stereoselective Allylation with Allylsilanes: Application to the Synthesis of Stereodefined 1,2,4-Triols

Treatment of aldehyde 6 with TMSOTf, in the presence of a Brønsted acid scavenger, effects an intramolecular allylation to provide the oxasilacycle 7 as the major diastereoisomer. Tamao oxidation of the C−Si bond in 7 affords the corresponding 1,2,4-triol 9

Total Synthesis and Proof of Relative Stereochemistry of (−)-Aureonitol

Two trisubstituted epimeric tetrahydrofurans, 1 and 2, have been synthesized in order to confirm the relative stereochemistry in the natural product aureonitol. The key step in the synthesis of 1 and 2 involved a stereoselective intramolecular allylation of an allylsilane with an aldehyde, which introduced the stereotriad in the five-membered ring. The major tetrahydrofuran diastereoisomer 18 from this cyclization reaction was subsequently elaborated to tetrahydrofuran 1. Its 3-epimer (2) was then prepared from 1 via an oxidation−reduction sequence. Compound 1 exhibits identical 1H NMR data to those reported for aureonitol, which was isolated from Helichrysum aureonitons by Bohlmann in 1979, whereas the 1H NMR data for 2 are markedly different. The 1H NMR data (in CDCl3, CD3OD, and C6D6) and 13C NMR data (in CDCl3) for 1 are also identical with those reported for a natural product isolated from various Chaetomium sp. by Abraham, Seto, and Teuscher. These findings support Abraham’s conclusion that the structure of aureonitol should be revised from 2 to 1. The enantioselective synthesis of 1 has also confirmed that (−)-aureonitol isolated by Abraham contains the (2S,3R,4S) absolute configuration of stereocenters on the tetrahydrofuran ring

Total Synthesis and Proof of Relative Stereochemistry of (−)-Aureonitol

Two trisubstituted epimeric tetrahydrofurans, 1 and 2, have been synthesized in order to confirm the relative stereochemistry in the natural product aureonitol. The key step in the synthesis of 1 and 2 involved a stereoselective intramolecular allylation of an allylsilane with an aldehyde, which introduced the stereotriad in the five-membered ring. The major tetrahydrofuran diastereoisomer 18 from this cyclization reaction was subsequently elaborated to tetrahydrofuran 1. Its 3-epimer (2) was then prepared from 1 via an oxidation−reduction sequence. Compound 1 exhibits identical 1H NMR data to those reported for aureonitol, which was isolated from Helichrysum aureonitons by Bohlmann in 1979, whereas the 1H NMR data for 2 are markedly different. The 1H NMR data (in CDCl3, CD3OD, and C6D6) and 13C NMR data (in CDCl3) for 1 are also identical with those reported for a natural product isolated from various Chaetomium sp. by Abraham, Seto, and Teuscher. These findings support Abraham’s conclusion that the structure of aureonitol should be revised from 2 to 1. The enantioselective synthesis of 1 has also confirmed that (−)-aureonitol isolated by Abraham contains the (2S,3R,4S) absolute configuration of stereocenters on the tetrahydrofuran ring

Total Synthesis and Proof of Relative Stereochemistry of (−)-Aureonitol

Two trisubstituted epimeric tetrahydrofurans, 1 and 2, have been synthesized in order to confirm the relative stereochemistry in the natural product aureonitol. The key step in the synthesis of 1 and 2 involved a stereoselective intramolecular allylation of an allylsilane with an aldehyde, which introduced the stereotriad in the five-membered ring. The major tetrahydrofuran diastereoisomer 18 from this cyclization reaction was subsequently elaborated to tetrahydrofuran 1. Its 3-epimer (2) was then prepared from 1 via an oxidation−reduction sequence. Compound 1 exhibits identical 1H NMR data to those reported for aureonitol, which was isolated from Helichrysum aureonitons by Bohlmann in 1979, whereas the 1H NMR data for 2 are markedly different. The 1H NMR data (in CDCl3, CD3OD, and C6D6) and 13C NMR data (in CDCl3) for 1 are also identical with those reported for a natural product isolated from various Chaetomium sp. by Abraham, Seto, and Teuscher. These findings support Abraham’s conclusion that the structure of aureonitol should be revised from 2 to 1. The enantioselective synthesis of 1 has also confirmed that (−)-aureonitol isolated by Abraham contains the (2S,3R,4S) absolute configuration of stereocenters on the tetrahydrofuran ring

Temporary Silicon Connection Strategies in Intramolecular Allylation of Aldehydes with Allylsilanes

Three γ-(amino)silyl-substituted allylsilanes 14a−c have been prepared in three steps from the corresponding dialkyldichlorosilane. The aminosilyl group has been used to link this allylsilane nucleophile to a series of β-hydroxy aldehydes through a silyl ether temporary connection. The size of the alkyl substituents at the silyl ether tether governs the outcome of the reaction on exposure to acid. Thus, treatment of aldehyde (E)-9aa, which contains a dimethylsilyl ether connection between the aldehyde and allylsilane, with a range of Lewis and Brønsted acid activators provides an (E)-diene product. The mechanism of formation of this undesired product is discussed. Systems containing a sterically more bulky diethylsilyl ether connection react differently: thus in the presence of TMSOTf and a Brønsted acid scavenger, intramolecular allylation proceeds smoothly to provide two out of the possible four diastereoisomeric oxasilacycles, 23 (major) and 21 (minor). A diene product again accounts for the remaining mass balance in the reaction. This side product can be completely suppressed by using a sterically even more bulky diisopropylsilyl ether connection in the cyclization precursor, although this is now at the expense of a slight erosion in the 1,3-stereoinduction in the allylation products. The sense of 1,3-stereoinduction observed in these intramolecular allylations has been rationalized by using an electrostatic argument, which can also explain the stereochemical outcome of a number of related reactions. Levels of 1,4-stereoinduction in the intramolecular allylation are more modest but can be significantly improved in some cases by using a tethered (Z)-allylsilane in place of its (E)-stereoisomer. Oxidation of the major diastereoisomeric allylation product 23 under Tamao−Kumada conditions provides an entry into stereodefined 1,2-anti-2,4-syn triols 28

Temporary Silicon Connection Strategies in Intramolecular Allylation of Aldehydes with Allylsilanes

Three γ-(amino)silyl-substituted allylsilanes 14a−c have been prepared in three steps from the corresponding dialkyldichlorosilane. The aminosilyl group has been used to link this allylsilane nucleophile to a series of β-hydroxy aldehydes through a silyl ether temporary connection. The size of the alkyl substituents at the silyl ether tether governs the outcome of the reaction on exposure to acid. Thus, treatment of aldehyde (E)-9aa, which contains a dimethylsilyl ether connection between the aldehyde and allylsilane, with a range of Lewis and Brønsted acid activators provides an (E)-diene product. The mechanism of formation of this undesired product is discussed. Systems containing a sterically more bulky diethylsilyl ether connection react differently: thus in the presence of TMSOTf and a Brønsted acid scavenger, intramolecular allylation proceeds smoothly to provide two out of the possible four diastereoisomeric oxasilacycles, 23 (major) and 21 (minor). A diene product again accounts for the remaining mass balance in the reaction. This side product can be completely suppressed by using a sterically even more bulky diisopropylsilyl ether connection in the cyclization precursor, although this is now at the expense of a slight erosion in the 1,3-stereoinduction in the allylation products. The sense of 1,3-stereoinduction observed in these intramolecular allylations has been rationalized by using an electrostatic argument, which can also explain the stereochemical outcome of a number of related reactions. Levels of 1,4-stereoinduction in the intramolecular allylation are more modest but can be significantly improved in some cases by using a tethered (Z)-allylsilane in place of its (E)-stereoisomer. Oxidation of the major diastereoisomeric allylation product 23 under Tamao−Kumada conditions provides an entry into stereodefined 1,2-anti-2,4-syn triols 28

Temporary Silicon Connection Strategies in Intramolecular Allylation of Aldehydes with Allylsilanes

Three γ-(amino)silyl-substituted allylsilanes 14a−c have been prepared in three steps from the corresponding dialkyldichlorosilane. The aminosilyl group has been used to link this allylsilane nucleophile to a series of β-hydroxy aldehydes through a silyl ether temporary connection. The size of the alkyl substituents at the silyl ether tether governs the outcome of the reaction on exposure to acid. Thus, treatment of aldehyde (E)-9aa, which contains a dimethylsilyl ether connection between the aldehyde and allylsilane, with a range of Lewis and Brønsted acid activators provides an (E)-diene product. The mechanism of formation of this undesired product is discussed. Systems containing a sterically more bulky diethylsilyl ether connection react differently: thus in the presence of TMSOTf and a Brønsted acid scavenger, intramolecular allylation proceeds smoothly to provide two out of the possible four diastereoisomeric oxasilacycles, 23 (major) and 21 (minor). A diene product again accounts for the remaining mass balance in the reaction. This side product can be completely suppressed by using a sterically even more bulky diisopropylsilyl ether connection in the cyclization precursor, although this is now at the expense of a slight erosion in the 1,3-stereoinduction in the allylation products. The sense of 1,3-stereoinduction observed in these intramolecular allylations has been rationalized by using an electrostatic argument, which can also explain the stereochemical outcome of a number of related reactions. Levels of 1,4-stereoinduction in the intramolecular allylation are more modest but can be significantly improved in some cases by using a tethered (Z)-allylsilane in place of its (E)-stereoisomer. Oxidation of the major diastereoisomeric allylation product 23 under Tamao−Kumada conditions provides an entry into stereodefined 1,2-anti-2,4-syn triols 28

Stereoselective Synthesis of 2,4,5-Trisubstituted Tetrahydropyrans Using an Intramolecular Allylation Strategy

A highly stereoselective route to 2,4,5-trisubstituted tetrahydropyrans is reported. The key step employs an intramolecular allylation of a (Z)-allylsilane onto an aldehyde under Brønsted acid activation. Complete 1,4-stereoinduction accounts for the formation of only two out of the possible four THP products. The level of 1,3-stereoinduction is optimal when the reaction is carried out in an apolar solvent, which is in accord with electrostatics being key to controlling this aspect of the stereoselectivity

Temporary Silicon Connection Strategies in Intramolecular Allylation of Aldehydes with Allylsilanes

Three γ-(amino)silyl-substituted allylsilanes 14a−c have been prepared in three steps from the corresponding dialkyldichlorosilane. The aminosilyl group has been used to link this allylsilane nucleophile to a series of β-hydroxy aldehydes through a silyl ether temporary connection. The size of the alkyl substituents at the silyl ether tether governs the outcome of the reaction on exposure to acid. Thus, treatment of aldehyde (E)-9aa, which contains a dimethylsilyl ether connection between the aldehyde and allylsilane, with a range of Lewis and Brønsted acid activators provides an (E)-diene product. The mechanism of formation of this undesired product is discussed. Systems containing a sterically more bulky diethylsilyl ether connection react differently: thus in the presence of TMSOTf and a Brønsted acid scavenger, intramolecular allylation proceeds smoothly to provide two out of the possible four diastereoisomeric oxasilacycles, 23 (major) and 21 (minor). A diene product again accounts for the remaining mass balance in the reaction. This side product can be completely suppressed by using a sterically even more bulky diisopropylsilyl ether connection in the cyclization precursor, although this is now at the expense of a slight erosion in the 1,3-stereoinduction in the allylation products. The sense of 1,3-stereoinduction observed in these intramolecular allylations has been rationalized by using an electrostatic argument, which can also explain the stereochemical outcome of a number of related reactions. Levels of 1,4-stereoinduction in the intramolecular allylation are more modest but can be significantly improved in some cases by using a tethered (Z)-allylsilane in place of its (E)-stereoisomer. Oxidation of the major diastereoisomeric allylation product 23 under Tamao−Kumada conditions provides an entry into stereodefined 1,2-anti-2,4-syn triols 28