A copper-catalyzed tandem-cyclization-triggered addition strategy that relies on electrophilic
enamine activation has been used to synthesize various cyclic α-aminophosphonate derivatives
in good to excellent yields. Both five- and six-membered rings can be generated under
mild conditions with high regioselectivity. A mechanism based on copper-catalyzed
enamine activation is proposed.
Key words
copper - cyclic α-aminophosphonates - cyclization - enamines - hydroamination - nitrogen
heterocycles - phosphorus