An Iridium‐Catalyzed Conia‐ene Reaction for the Diastereo‐ and Enantioselective Synthesis of Complex Ring Systems

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Authors: Romi S. Aggarwal, Wenbin Mao, Craig M. Robertson, John F. Bower
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Abstract

Abstract Iridium‐catalyzed Conia‐ene reactions of α‐amino amides are described. These units undergo 6‐ or 7‐ exo cyclization onto amido‐tethered alkenes to provide benzofused N ‐heterocycles. In this process, challenging contiguous stereocenters are installed with high diastereo‐ and enantioselectivity. The method provides a versatile platform for constructing sp 3 ‐rich heterocycles, and offers unusual examples of alkenes engaging in enantio‐ and diastereoselective Conia‐ene reactions. This study adds to an emerging body of processes that exploit the directed generation of Ir‐enolates.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Synthetic Organic Chemistry Catalytic C–H Functionalization Methods Asymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Angewandte Chemie International Edition
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
65
Issue
10
Pages
e6718169–e6718169
Publication date
28 January 2026
Language
EN