Abstract
We describe the synthesis of a series of conformationally constrained nicotine analogues 2-5 from appropriate pyridine-containing enals, featuring an intramolecular azomethine ylide-alkene [3+2] cycloaddition. The objective of the current project is to develop new selective nAChRs-targeting ligands. Of the nicotine analogues that we have studied, the conformation-restricting ring B unit can be either a five-membered carbocycle, or a six-membered carbocycle or heterocycle. The present work constitutes a general method for rapid assembly of other related tricyclic nicotine analogues.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2240-2246 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Tetrahedron |
Volume | 62 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 6 Mar 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Conformationally restricted
- Intramolecular [3+2] cycloaddition
- Nicotine analogues
- Synthesis