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Synthesis of Spirooxindole Oxetanes Through a Domino Reaction of 3‐Hydroxyoxindoles and Phenyl Vinyl Selenone
Author(s) -
Palomba Martina,
Scarcella Elisabetta,
Sancineto Luca,
Bagnoli Luana,
Santi Claudio,
Marini Francesca
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
european journal of organic chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.825
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 1099-0690
pISSN - 1434-193X
DOI - 10.1002/ejoc.201900499
Subject(s) - chemistry , domino , cascade reaction , intramolecular force , aqueous solution , organic chemistry , polymer chemistry , michael reaction , reaction conditions , catalysis
An unprecedented Michael/intramolecular etherification cascade reaction of phenyl vinyl selenone with 3‐hydroxyoxindoles under aqueous basic conditions at room temperature is described. The method provides a domino access to new spirooxindole 2,2‐disubstituted oxetanes in moderate to good yields under mild reaction conditions.