Accessing Diverse Cross-Benzoin and α-Siloxy Ketone Products via Acyl Substitution Chemistry

An approach to diverse cross-benzoin and α-siloxy ketone products which leverages a simple yet underutilized C–C bond disconnection strategy is reported. Acyl substitution of readily accessible α-siloxy Weinreb amides with organolithium compounds enables access to a broad scope of aryl, heteroaryl, alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl derivatives. Enantiopure benzoins can be accessed via a chiral pool approach, and the utility of accessible cross-benzoins and α-siloxy ketones is highlighted in a suite of downstream synthetic applications.