Synthesis of polycyclic alkaloid-type compounds by an N -acyliminium Pictet-Spengler/diels-alder sequence

Eelco Ruijter, Jaime Garcia-Hartjes, Frank Hoffmann, Loek T.M. Vanwandelen, Frans J.J. Dekanter, Elwin Janssen, Romano V.A. Orru

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Abstract

A range of structurally diverse penta- and hexacyclic alkaloid-type compounds have been prepared in a two-step procedure from readily available starting materials. A flexible N-acyliminium Pictet-Spengler reaction employing electron-rich -arylethyl-amines, cinnamaldehyde derivatives, and alkynoyl chlorides sets the stage for an intramolecular Diels-Alder cycloaddition. The complex and diverse polycyclic alkaloid-like compounds are easily obtained in reasonable to excellent yield in a reliable and efficient reaction sequence. © Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart New York.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2485-2489
Number of pages5
JournalSynlett
Volume2010
Issue number16
Early online date19 Aug 2010
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2010

Keywords

  • Diels-Alder reactions
  • N -acyliminium Pictet-Spengler Reactions
  • alkaloids
  • microwave irradiation
  • polycycles

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