Unveiling Novel Synthetic Pathways through Brook Rearrangement

Mohamed Agbaria; Nwar Egbaria; Zackaria Nairoukh

doi:10.1055/a-2257-7304

Synthesis, Table of Contents

Synthesis 2024; 56(16): 2483-2498
DOI: 10.1055/a-2257-7304

short review

Unveiling Novel Synthetic Pathways through Brook Rearrangement

Mohamed Agbaria‡

,

Nwar Egbaria‡

,

Zackaria Nairoukh ∗

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Dedicated to Professor Amos B Smith, III

Abstract

The Brook rearrangement is a valuable synthetic tool that facilitates the controlled construction of complex molecules. Conventionally, it generates carbanion intermediates utilized in subsequent functionalization reactions. In this review, we will explore recent advancements in the Brook rearrangement that extend beyond the traditional functionalization reactions. Specifically, we will highlight its involvement in unusual bond cleavage, annulation reactions, and dearomatization efforts. The novelty of this rearrangement is underscored by showcasing its most recent applications.

1 Introduction

2 Novel Synthetic Pathways Involving the Brook Rearrangement

2.1 C–C and C–X Bond Formation

2.2 C–C and C–X Bond Cleavage

2.3 Stereodefined Substituted Silyl Enol and Allenol Ethers

2.4 Annulation Reactions

2.5 Dearomatization

3 Synthetic Applications

4 Conclusion

Key words

Brook rearrangement - anion relay chemistry - silyl migration - synthetic methods - complex molecules

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