| abstract |
A process for the stereoselective synthesis of chiral 3-heterocyclyl-1,2-dihydroxy cyclohexanes is disclosed. The process involves reacting a tricyclic nitrogenous heterocycle with an allyl carbonate in the presence of a chiral palladium catalyst followed by oxidation of the olefinic bond to provide 3-heterocyclyl-1,2-dihydroxy cyclohexanes, cyclopentanes and corresponding alicyclic heterocycles. Also disclosed are methods for converting the heterocyclyl-1,2-dihydroxy cyclohexanes to 2-amino-6-(heteroaryl)cyclohexanols (and related cyclic compounds). |