Synthesis of Functionalized Tetrasubstituted Allenes by the Addition of Bis(trimethylsilyl)ketene Acetals to Ynones Catalyzed by Gold(I)

Saulo C. Rosales-Amezcua, Ricardo Ballinas-Indili*, Morelia E. López-Reyes*, José Manuel Guevara-Vela, Tomás Rocha-Rinza, Rúben A. Toscano, Cecilio Álvarez-Toledano*

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Abstract

We have developed a straightforward and rapid methodology for the synthesis of tetrasubstituted allenes bearing carboxylic acids in the 1,3-position through the gold(I)-catalyzed nucleophilic addition of bis(trimethylsilyl)ketene acetals to ynones. The reaction was evaluated with several substrates, and 21 allenes were obtained in moderate to good yields. Using DFT calculations, we studied the mechanism of the reaction, which suggested a nucleophilic 1,4-addition pathway. The potential of allenes to act as a source of highly functionalized lactones was also explored.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3092-3101
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Organic Chemistry
Volume89
Issue number5
Early online date15 Feb 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2024

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry

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