Ir-Catalyzed cyclization of α,ω-dienes with an N-methyl group via two C–H activation steps

Abstract

Iridium-catalyzed sp³ C–H alkylation of an N-methyl group with 1,5- and 1,6-dienes proceeded to give five- and six-membered carbocyclic compounds, respectively, in high yields. The reaction involves intermolecular alkylation of the N-methyl group with a vinyl moiety and subsequent intramolecular cyclization at the β-position of the initially formed alkylated intermediate. The reaction using a chiral bidentate phosphine ligand enabled the asymmetric synthesis of the cyclic compounds.