Catalytic asymmetric desymmetrization approaches to enantioenriched cyclopentanes

Catalytic asymmetric desymmetrization represents an excellent strategy for accessing highly functionalized chiral building blocks. However, the application of desymmetrization for the synthesis of enantioenriched cyclopentane derivatives remained limited, when compared to chiral cyclohexanes. We hav...

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Published in:Organic & biomolecular chemistry 2015-01, Vol.13 (1), p.18-24
Main Authors: Manna, Madhu Sudan, Mukherjee, Santanu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Catalysis
Cyclopentanes - chemistry
Stereoisomerism
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Summary:Catalytic asymmetric desymmetrization represents an excellent strategy for accessing highly functionalized chiral building blocks. However, the application of desymmetrization for the synthesis of enantioenriched cyclopentane derivatives remained limited, when compared to chiral cyclohexanes. We have recently developed a desymmetrization protocol for prochiral 2,2-disubstituted cyclopentene-1,3-diones by direct catalytic asymmetric vinylogous nucleophilic addition of deconjugated butenolides. In this perspective, we give an overview of asymmetric desymmetrization reactions leading to enantioenriched cyclopentanes and their derivatives. The focus is kept confined to the diverse nature of reactions used for this purpose. A brief discussion on the potential future directions is also provided. Asymmetric desymmetrization represents an excellent strategy for obtaining highly functionalized chiral building blocks. However, the application of this strategy for the synthesis of cyclopentane derivatives remained limited, when compared to cyclohexanes. Here, we give an overview of asymmetric desymmetrization reactions leading to enantioenriched cyclopentanes.
ISSN:1477-0520
1477-0539
DOI:10.1039/c4ob01649a