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Review Article

Trienamines for the Organocatalytic Synthesis of Nitrogen-Containing Heterocycles

Author(s): Jessica R. Gutiérrez Cano, Julio López, Miguel A. Vázquez, David Cruz Cruz* and Clarisa Villegas Gómez*

Volume 23, Issue 10, 2019

Page: [1078 - 1089] Pages: 12

DOI: 10.2174/1385272823666190617164651

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Abstract

Nitrogen-containing heterocycles (NCH), constitute an important group of molecules, which are widely extended in whole chemical space. These compounds are of great interest due to their diverse biological activities. Currently, many compounds derived from NCH are used as powerful drugs for the treatment of diseases ranging from bactericides to anticancer agents. During last decade, the enantioselective synthesis of numerous heterocyclic compounds has been achieved through the use of chiral organocatalysts. The present contribution explores the application of the aminocatalysis towards the synthesis of NCH, particularly through the trienamine catalysis.

Keywords: Nitrogen-containing heterocycles, organocatalysis, aminocatalysis, trienamine catalysis, activation mode, cycloaddition reactions.

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