Abstract
A tag removal–cyclisation sequence is described that is initiated by reduction using a Sm(II) species and completed by a Sm(III) Lewis acid that is formed in an earlier stage. Therefore, the reaction cascade utilises both oxidation states of a samarium reagent in discrete steps and allows access to privileged, pyrrolidinyl-spirooxindole scaffolds and analogues inspired by the anti-cancer natural product spirotryprostatin A.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5104-5108 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry |
Volume | 9 |
Publication status | Published - 5 May 2011 |