Synthesis and Applications of Tetrahydro-2-pyridinones via aza-Diels-Alder Reactions of Thio-substituted 1,3-Dienes with Arylsulfonyl Isocyanates

Abstract

The first aza-Diels-Alder reactions of arylsulfonyl isocyanates with thio-substituted 1,3-dienes via the 3-sulfolene precursors 1 gave the cyclized products 3 with complete control of chemo- and regioselectivity. The cyclized products 3a and 5 underwent further reactions with nucleophiles and bases to give useful heterocyclic compounds. The N-tosyl group of the cyclic products could be selectively replaced by hydrogen or another substituent.

Key words

tetrahydropyridines - 2-pyridinones - aza-Diels-Alder reactions - thiosubstituted 1,3-dienes - arylsulfonyl isocyanates

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