Synthesis 2023; 55(10): 1507-1516
DOI: 10.1055/a-2029-0015
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Hetero-Diels–Alder Addition of Ethyl 2-Nitrosoacrylate to (Z)-Prop-1-enyl Ethers. Stereoselective Synthesis of a Precursor to Sacubitril

Stavroula A. Zisopoulou
a   Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece
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b   Pharmathen Industrial S.A., 9th km Thermi-Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 57001, Greece
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Theocharis V. Koftis
b   Pharmathen Industrial S.A., 9th km Thermi-Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 57001, Greece
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John K. Gallos
a   Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece
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Christos I. Stathakis
a   Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece
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This research has been co-financed by the European Union and Greek national funds through the Operational Program Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, under the call RESEARCH–CREATE–INNOVATE (project code: T1EDK-01161).


Abstract

A novel, conceptually distinct synthesis of a key precursor to sacubitril, an antihypertensive drug, is presented. The well-demonstrated hetero-Diels–Alder addition of in situ generated nitrosoalkenes to electron-rich enol ethers was engaged to establish the required functionalities with controllable relative stereochemistry. An asymmetric variant of the enol ether enabled access to the target molecule in enantiopure form.

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Publication History

Received: 09 January 2023

Accepted after revision: 06 February 2023

Accepted Manuscript online:
06 February 2023

Article published online:
15 March 2023

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