Copper(<scp>i</scp>)-catalyzed asymmetric [3 + 3] annulation involving aziridines to construct tetrahydro-β-carbolines
Chao Ye, Wu‐Lin Yang, Yufei Zhai, Hua Deng, Xiaoyan Luo, Guoyin Kai, Wei‐Ping Deng
Abstract
A copper-catalyzed asymmetric [3 + 3] annulation of 2-vinylindoles with 2-aryl aziridines has been described, providing direct access to enantioenriched tetrahydro-β-carbolines.
Topics & Concepts
AnnulationChemistryCatalysisArylCopperCombinatorial chemistryConstruct (python library)Medicinal chemistryStereochemistryOrganic chemistryComputer networkAlkylComputer scienceAsymmetric Synthesis and CatalysisCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsAsymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis