A micelle-mediated approach enables facile access to bridged oxabicyclo[n.3.1]alkene scaffolds†
Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry Pub Date : 07/06/2023 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/D3OB00918A
Abstract

Oxabicyclo[n.3.1]alkene scaffolds present in a diverse range of complex natural products have been accessed by reacting 2-cycloalkenones with 1,3-cycloalkadiones in a micellar medium. This reaction occurring in a micellar confinement environment operates through a Michael addition/enolization/oxygen addition cascade to furnish highly functionalized constructs using a sustainable organic synthesis protocol. NMR analysis confirms that the locus of the solubilizates is within the palisade and stern regions of the micellar cavity.

Graphical abstract: A micelle-mediated approach enables facile access to bridged oxabicyclo[n.3.1]alkene scaffolds