The synthesis of tricyclic cocaine analogs via the 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of oxidopyridinium betaines

Miles P. Smith, Clifford George, Alan P. Kozikowski

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Abstract

Tricyclic cocaine analogs with a spatially fixed nitrogen lone pair were synthesized as structural probes of the dopamine transporter. A tandem cycloaddition/radical cyclization protocol was used to gain access to analog 12 with a two carbon linker between C-2 and N-8. On the other hand, the intramolecular dipolar cycloaddition reaction of betaine 13 was used to procure cocaine analog 18 and its C-3 epimer 19 in which an extra ring links N-8 to C-6. Binding studies reveal 12c and 18 to be potent DAT ligands.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)197-200
Number of pages4
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume39
Issue number3-4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 15 1998
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Drug Discovery
  • Organic Chemistry

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