Abstract
The first asymmetric synthesis of the trans-3,4-dimethyl-4-arylpiperidine opioid antagonist scaffold is reported. C-3 stereochemistry was established via CBS reduction and stereoselective anti-SN2′ cuprate displacement of the derived allylic phosphonate. The resultant vinyl bromide was then elaborated to the target compound by Suzuki coupling and frans-selective 4-methylation. Extension of this methodology should allow general enantioselective access to highly substituted piperidine ring systems.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 3769-3771 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Organic letters |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 19 |
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| Publication status | Published - 13 Sept 2007 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry