Model studies of the overall 5-endo-trig iodocyclization of homoallylic alcohols

Simon B. Bedford, Kathryn E. Bell, Frank Bennett, Christopher J. Hayes, David W. Knight, Duncan E. Shaw

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Abstract

Overall 5-endo-trig iodocyclizations of homoallylic alcohols, with a range of substitution patterns, leading to β-iodotetrahydrofurans are usually highly efficient and stereoselective when carried out in anhydrous acetonitrile in the presence of sodium hydrogen carbonate. Such cyclizations, which are not exceptions to Baldwin's rules as they are electrophile-driven, appear to proceed via a well-ordered chair-like transition state. The iodine can be replaced by hydroxy, acetoxy and azide groups.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2143-2153
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of the Chemical Society. Perkin Transactions 1
Volume15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1999

Keywords

  • allyl alcohol

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