Chemoselective three-component synthesis of homoallylic azides using an FeCl3 catalyst†
Suman Pramanik,Prasanta Ghorai
RSC Advances Pub Date : 09/18/2013 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C3RA42821D
Abstract

A one-pot, three-component synthesis of homoallylic azides from corresponding aldehydes, TMS-allyl, and TMS-N3 has been developed for the first time using an FeCl3 catalyst. The aromatic and hetero-aromatic aldehydes provided the corresponding homoallylic azides with excellent chemoselectivity. This direct azido-allylation process is also readily scalable (1–28 mmol). The mechanism of the process is proposed. Finally, the selective as well as simultaneous functionalization of homoallylic azides has also been exemplified.

Graphical abstract: Chemoselective three-component synthesis of homoallylic azides using an FeCl3 catalyst