Synlett 2006(19): 3352-3354  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-951556
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A New Approach to the Stereoselective Carbodiazenylation of Olefins by Macrocyclization

Markus R. Heinrich*, Olga Blank, Alexander Wetzel
Organische Chemie 1, Technische Universität München, Lichtenbergstr. 4, 85747 Garching, Germany
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Publication History

Received 26 July 2006
Publication Date:
23 November 2006 (online)

Abstract

The reduction of bisaryldiazonium salts in the presence of olefins leads to macrocyclic azo compounds. Chiral auxiliaries incorporated in the bisaryldiazonium salt allow the stereochemical control of the newly formed carbon center.

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Our preliminary experiments have shown that the recovery of 3a from 5 is possible via Alloc-protection of the amine, esterification of the alcohol with 2-nitrobenzoic acid chloride and subsequent hydrogenation