Different binding motifs HXC=O have been screened in the enantioselective radical
cyclization of various linear derivatives of 3-(3-iodopropoxy)propenoic acid. The
reactions were performed in the presence of an enantiomerically pure, chiral 1,5,7-trimethyl-3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-2-one
derivative, which acts as a hydrogen-binding template. The cyclized products were
obtained in good to excellent yields (66-88%). Enantioselectivities up to 59% ee were
achieved.
cyclizations - enantioselectivity - lactams - radical reactions - supramolecular chemistry