Synthesis of enantiopure functionalized pipecolic acids via amino acid derived N-acyliminium ions

Floris P.J.T. Rutjes, Johan J.N. Veerman, Wim J.N. Meester, Henk Hiemstra, Hans E. Schoemaker

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Abstract

The synthesis and enzymatic resolution of a novel vinylsilane-containing amino acid is described. Derivatization of this and other olefinic amino acids followed by subjection to standard N-acyliminium ion cyclization conditions provides the corresponding pipecolic acid derivatives with - in most cases - complete conservation of enantiopurity. In addition to studying the scope of this reaction, details of the N-acyliminium ion cyclization including an aza Cope equilibrium are highlighted.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1127-1135
Number of pages9
JournalEuropean Journal of Organic Chemistry
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1999
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Enzymatic resolution
  • N-Acyliminium ions
  • Non-natural amino acids
  • Pipecolic acid derivatives
  • Rearrangements

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