Synthesis 2006(2): 187-220  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-918502
REVIEW
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The Oxa-Pictet-Spengler Cyclization: Synthesis of Isochromans and Related Pyran-Type Heterocycles

Enrique L. Larghi, Teodoro S. Kaufman*
Instituto de Química Orgánica de Síntesis (IQUIOS, CONICET-UNR) and Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Suipacha 531, (S2002LRK) Rosario, República Argentina
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Publication History

Received 29 June 2005
Publication Date:
21 December 2005 (online)

Abstract

Compounds bearing the isochroman ring system are found in natural and synthetic products of interest. The oxa-Pictet-Spengler condensation is a valuable tool for the preparation of polysubstituted isochromans and related oxygen-bearing heterocycles. The different stagings of the oxa-Pictet-Spengler reaction, as well as the scope and limitations of this transformation, are discussed.

  • 1 Introduction

  • 2 Intermolecular Oxa-Pictet-Spengler Condensation

  • 2.1 Synthesis of 1-Substituted Isochromans

  • 2.2 Synthesis of 1,1-Disubstituted Isochromans

  • 2.3 Diastereoselective Synthesis of 1,3-Disubstituted Isochromans

  • 2.4 Synthesis of 3-Substituted Isochromans

  • 2.5 Synthesis of C-4 Substituted Isochroman Derivatives

  • 3 Intramolecular Oxa-Pictet-Spengler Cyclizations

  • 3.1 Synthesis of 1-Substituted Isochromans

  • 3.2 Diastereoselective Synthesis of 1,3-Disubstituted Isochromans

  • 3.3 Synthesis of 1,3,4-Trisubstituted Isochromans

  • 4 The Oxa-Pictet-Spengler Condensation in the Absence of Acid Catalysts

  • 5 Naturally Occurring Oxa-Pictet-Spengler Cyclizations

  • 6 Oxa-Pictet-Spengler Reactions towards Optically Active Compounds

  • 7 Synthesis of Heterocycles other than Isochroman Derivatives

  • 8 Conclusions