Synthesis of Oxiranes and Aziridines from Aldehydes and Imines Using Anionic Homologation Approaches

Michael D. Delost, Jon T. Njardarson

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Abstract

This chapter journeys through creative homologation contributions made in accessing oxiranes and aziridines from carbonyl and imine platforms beginning in the late 1800s to present times. Significant emphasis was placed on Darzens [2+1]-inspired annulations, with selected contributions in ylide and diazo chemistry following in later sections. Mechanistic analysis of selected strategies as well as applications to total synthesis are described.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationHomologation Reactions
Subtitle of host publicationReagents, Applications, and Mechanisms: Volume 1 and 2
PublisherWiley
Pages619-660
Number of pages42
Volume1-2
ISBN (Electronic)9783527830237
ISBN (Print)9783527351244
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aziridination
  • Darzens reaction
  • Epoxidation
  • Homologations
  • [2+1] annulations

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering

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