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Raju Teegala^1,2, Purna C R Bhavnari¹, Kadiyala Sagar^1,2

¹Department of Chemistry, GITAM Deemed to Be University, Hyderabad, Telangana 502329, India.

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A novel chelation-assisted reaction enables ring-strain-driven interception of homoenolates using allenamides. This atom-economical method creates carbonyl-tagged enamides with high selectivity, expanding synthetic possibilities.

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Area of Science:

Organic Chemistry
Synthetic Chemistry

Background:

Homoenolates are versatile synthetic intermediates.
Previous methods for homoenolate interception have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel method for homoenolate interception.
To achieve atom-economical synthesis of carbonyl-tagged enamides.

Main Methods:

Chelation-assisted reaction of homoenolates with allenamides.
Ring-strain-driven reaction mechanism.
Experimental mechanistic investigations.

Main Results:

Successful interception of homoenolates with allenamides.
High chemo- and regioselectivity achieved.
Demonstrated broad scope and synthetic utility through diversification.
Detailed reaction pathway elucidated, involving carbopalladation.

Conclusions:

A new, efficient synthetic route to carbonyl-tagged enamides has been established.
The method offers complementary reactivity to existing strategies.
Mechanistic understanding provides a foundation for further development.