Synthesis of 2,3-Dihydro-4-pyridones and 4-Pyridones by the Cyclization Reaction of Ester-Tethered Enaminones
Abstract
2,3-Dihydro-4-pyridone skeleton is an important building block in organic synthesis because it features several reaction sites with nucleophilic or electrophilic properties. Herein, we disclose a method for its formation by intramolecular cyclization of ester-tethered enaminones, which can easily be synthesized from readily available materials, such as amines, activated alkynes, and activated alkenes. 2,3-Dihydro-4-pyridones have been isolated in 41–90% yields. We also demonstrate the transformation of these heterocycles into another important class of compounds, 4-pyridones, by utilizing 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-p-benzoquinone (chloranil) as an oxidizing agent. The latter products were isolated in 65–94% yields.
Keywords:
Hydrocarbons / Aromatic compounds / Organic compounds / Amines / CyclizationSource:
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2020, 85, 21, 13495-13507Publisher:
- American Chemical Society (ACS)
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.0c01537
ISSN: 0022-3263; 1520-6904
PubMed: 33092340