Straight-chain ω-amino-α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds: versatile synthons for the synthesis of nitrogen-containing heterocycles <i>via</i> organocatalytic reactions
Shu‐Hui Li, Xiaoxuan Li, Hui Yao, Mengting Tan, Dan Xu, Nianyu Huang, Nengzhong Wang
Abstract
In this review, we elaborate and discuss the recent applications of straight-chain amino-α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds as versatile synthons in organocatalytic reactions for the creation of five- and six-membered saturated nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
Topics & Concepts
SynthonChemistryOrganocatalysisNitrogenOrganic chemistryChain (unit)Amino acidCombinatorial chemistryCatalysisEnantioselective synthesisBiochemistryPhysicsAstronomyAsymmetric Synthesis and CatalysisSynthetic Organic Chemistry MethodsSynthesis and Catalytic Reactions