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Beilstein J Org Chem. 2021 Aug 17;17:2077-2084. doi: 10.3762/bjoc.17.134. eCollection 2021.

Enantioenriched α-substituted glutamates/pyroglutamates via enantioselective cyclopropenimine-catalyzed Michael addition of amino ester imines.

Beilstein journal of organic chemistry

Zara M Seibel, Jeffrey S Bandar, Tristan H Lambert

Affiliations

  1. Department of Chemistry, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027, USA.
  2. Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA.

PMID: 34476014 PMCID: PMC8381810 DOI: 10.3762/bjoc.17.134

Abstract

A procedure for the enantioselective synthesis of α-substituted glutamates and pyroglutamates via a cyclopropenimine-catalyzed Michael addition of amino ester imines is described. Enantioselectivities of up to 94% have been achieved, and a variety of functional groups were found to be compatible. The impact of the catalyst structure and imine substitution is discussed. Compared to other methods, this protocol allows for a broader and more enantioselective access to pyroglutamate derivatives.

Copyright © 2021, Seibel et al.

Keywords: Brønsted base; Michael addition; cyclopropenimine; enantioselective catalysis; pyroglutamate

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