Synthesis of 4-Vinyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline from N-Tethered Benzyl-Alkenol Catalyzed by Indium(III) Chloride: Formal Synthesis of (±)-Isocyclocelabenzine

Synthesis
2020.0

Abstract

An intramolecular Friedel-Crafts cyclization reaction catalyzed by indium(III) chloride for the formation of 4-vinyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline from N-tethered benzyl-alkenol in good yields has been described. The reaction is highly regioselective and generates an exocyclic vinyl functionality in the piperidine ring. The reaction is compatible with a wide range of functional groups. The strategy is demonstrated for the formal synthesis of (±)-isocyclocelabenzine alkaloid. © 2019 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. All rights reserved.

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