Synlett 2024; 35(14): 1725-1727
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1751548
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Regioselective Formation of Pyridines by Cycloaddition/Cycloreversion of 1,4-Oxazinone Precursors with Bisalkyne Substrates

Graydon J. Andres
,
Seth E. Anderson
,
Adrianne M. Kinsey
,
This work was supported by the National Institutes of Health, General Medical Sciences (NIH R15GM107702 to J.R.S.).


Abstract

This study explores the merged cycloaddition/cycloreversion of a 1,4-oxazinone substrate and conjugated bisalkyne precursors. Good regioselectivity in the Diels–Alder operation is observed and pyridines bearing 3-alkynyl functionality are afforded following cycloreversion and extrusion of CO2. Examples with both symmetric and nonsymmetric bisalkyne substrates are included.

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Publication History

Received: 21 November 2023

Accepted after revision: 13 December 2023

Article published online:
18 January 2024

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