Efficient Synthesis of the Key Intermediate of Scopolamine by [4+3]Cycloaddition Reaction

Abstract: Scopolamine, as an anticholinergic agent, plays a regulatory role in the peripheral nervous system. In this paper, 6,7-dehydrotropinone, which is the key intermediate of scopolamine, is synthesized in moderate yield through [4+3] cyclization reaction and Barton deoxygenation reaction. This route has good application prospects with mild reaction conditions, moderate yield, and simple operating procedures.