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Heteropoly acid-catalyzed microwave-assisted three-component aza-Diels-Alder cyclizations: Diastereoselective synthesis of potential drug candidates for Alzheimer's disease

  • University of Massachusetts Boston

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Abstract

A highly diastereoselective microwave-assisted three component synthesis of azabicyclo[2.2.2]octan-5-ones by a silicotungstic acid-catalyzed aza-Diels-Alder cyclization is described. The one-pot process involves the formation of the in situ generated Schiff base and its immediate cyclization with cyclohex-2-enone. The short reaction times, good yields and excellent diastereoselectivity make this annulation a practical and environmentally attractive method for the synthesis of the target compounds. Preliminary assays were carried out to determine the activity of the products in AChE as well as in amyloid β fibrillogenesis inhibition.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1394-1401
Number of pages8
JournalOrganic and Biomolecular Chemistry
Volume9
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2011

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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