Corey–Nicolaou macrolactonization
E466669
Corey–Nicolaou macrolactonization is a widely used organic synthesis reaction that forms large-ring lactones from hydroxy acids via an activated ester intermediate.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Corey–Nicolaou macrolactonization canonical | 1 |
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Corey–Nicolaou macrolactonization Context triple: [E. J. Corey, developedMethod, Corey–Nicolaou macrolactonization]
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A.
Eschenmoser sulfide contraction
Eschenmoser sulfide contraction is an organic rearrangement reaction that converts certain sulfur-containing intermediates into carbonyl compounds, widely used in complex molecule and natural product synthesis.
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B.
Barton–McCombie deoxygenation
Barton–McCombie deoxygenation is an organic chemistry reaction that converts alcohols into the corresponding hydrocarbons via radical-mediated removal of the hydroxyl group.
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C.
Buchwald–Hartwig amination
The Buchwald–Hartwig amination is a palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction that forms carbon–nitrogen bonds by coupling aryl (or vinyl) halides with amines, widely used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
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D.
Eschenmoser–Claisen rearrangement
The Eschenmoser–Claisen rearrangement is a variant of the Claisen rearrangement in organic chemistry that converts allylic alcohols and amides into γ,δ-unsaturated carbonyl compounds via a [3,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement.
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E.
Trost asymmetric allylic alkylation
Trost asymmetric allylic alkylation is a palladium-catalyzed enantioselective carbon–carbon bond-forming reaction that enables the synthesis of chiral molecules from prochiral allylic substrates.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Corey–Nicolaou macrolactonization Target entity description: Corey–Nicolaou macrolactonization is a widely used organic synthesis reaction that forms large-ring lactones from hydroxy acids via an activated ester intermediate.
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A.
Eschenmoser sulfide contraction
Eschenmoser sulfide contraction is an organic rearrangement reaction that converts certain sulfur-containing intermediates into carbonyl compounds, widely used in complex molecule and natural product synthesis.
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B.
Barton–McCombie deoxygenation
Barton–McCombie deoxygenation is an organic chemistry reaction that converts alcohols into the corresponding hydrocarbons via radical-mediated removal of the hydroxyl group.
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C.
Buchwald–Hartwig amination
The Buchwald–Hartwig amination is a palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction that forms carbon–nitrogen bonds by coupling aryl (or vinyl) halides with amines, widely used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
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D.
Eschenmoser–Claisen rearrangement
The Eschenmoser–Claisen rearrangement is a variant of the Claisen rearrangement in organic chemistry that converts allylic alcohols and amides into γ,δ-unsaturated carbonyl compounds via a [3,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement.
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E.
Trost asymmetric allylic alkylation
Trost asymmetric allylic alkylation is a palladium-catalyzed enantioselective carbon–carbon bond-forming reaction that enables the synthesis of chiral molecules from prochiral allylic substrates.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
macrolactonization reaction
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named reaction ⓘ organic reaction ⓘ |
| advantage |
applicable to sensitive functional groups
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high chemoselectivity for intramolecular lactonization ⓘ useful for large-ring formation ⓘ |
| bondsFormed |
ester bond
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lactone C–O bond ⓘ |
| category |
Corey reactions
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lactonization reactions ⓘ |
| developedBy |
Elias James Corey
ⓘ
linked to:
Elias J. Corey
K. C. Nicolaou ⓘ |
| field |
natural product synthesis
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organic synthesis ⓘ |
| formsProduct |
large-ring lactone
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macrolactone ⓘ |
| limitation |
can compete with intermolecular esterification at high concentration
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requires preorganization of hydroxy acid chain ⓘ |
| mechanisticFeature |
activated ester intermediate
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intramolecular esterification ⓘ |
| namedAfter |
Elias James Corey
ⓘ
linked to:
Elias J. Corey
K. C. Nicolaou ⓘ |
| reactionClass |
esterification
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ring-closing reaction ⓘ |
| reactionOutcome | ring-closure with loss of small molecule byproduct ⓘ |
| reactionType |
lactonization
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macrocyclization ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Mitsunobu macrolactonization
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Yamaguchi macrolactonization ⓘ |
| ringSize | macrocyclic ring ⓘ |
| selectivity | favors intramolecular over intermolecular ester formation ⓘ |
| startingMaterial |
hydroxy acid
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ω-hydroxy carboxylic acid ⓘ |
| substrateScope |
primary alcohol-containing hydroxy acids
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secondary alcohol-containing hydroxy acids ⓘ |
| transformation | converts hydroxy acid to macrocyclic ester ⓘ |
| typicalCondition |
dehydrative cyclization
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high-dilution conditions ⓘ |
| typicalRingSize | 12- to 30-membered ring ⓘ |
| usedFor |
formation of macrocyclic lactones under mild conditions
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synthesis of macrocyclic natural products ⓘ |
| usedIn |
total synthesis of macrocyclic polyketides
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total synthesis of macrolide antibiotics ⓘ |
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