Preparation of diazabicyclo[4.3.0]nonene-based peptidomimetics

Stereoselective Synthesis of (R)-3-Methylthalidomide by Piperidin-2-one Ring Assembly Approach

A simple and stereoselective synthesis of 3-methylthalidomide, a configurationally stable thalidomide analog, is presented. Herein we describe the synthesis of (R)-3-methylthalidomide starting from (S)-alanine by piperidin-2-one ring assembly approach in high yield and enantiomeric purity without using a chiral auxiliary or reagent. Starting from (R)-alanine, the corresponding (S)-3-methylthalidomide can be prepared using the same methodology.

1-Dichloro-acetyl-8a-methyl-1,2,3,4,6,7,8,8a-octa-hydro-pyrrolo-[1,2-a]pyrimidin-6-one

In the title compound, C(10)H(14)Cl(2)N(2)O(2), the five-membered ring adopts an envelope conformation (with the methylene C atom closest to the C-N bridge as the flap), while the conformation of the six-membered ring is close to a twist-boat. In the crystal, mol-ecules are linked by weak C-H⋯O hydrogen bonds, forming chains along the c-axis direction.

Efficient synthesis of gamma-lactams by a tandem reductive amination/lactamization sequence

A three-component method for the synthesis of highly substituted gamma-lactams from readily available maleimides, aldehydes, and amines is described. A new reductive amination/intramolecular lactamization sequence provides a straightforward route to the lactam products in a single manipulation. The general utility of this method is demonstrated by the parallel synthesis of a gamma-lactam library.