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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2485-2489 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Synlett |
Volume | 2010 |
Issue number | 16 |
Early online date | 19 Aug 2010 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2010 |
Keywords
- Diels-Alder reactions
- N -acyliminium Pictet-Spengler Reactions
- alkaloids
- microwave irradiation
- polycycles