Intramolecular Povarov reactions involving 3-aminocoumarins

A series of pentacyclic heterocyclic systems (15 examples, 69-89%) have been synthesized using intramolecular Povarov reactions involving 3-aminocoumarins and O-cinnamylsalicylaldehydes. The Povarov adducts are formed with high selectivity for the trans, trans relative stereochemistry in the newly-formed [6,6] fused ring system. One example of a Povarov adduct featuring a new [6,5] fused ring system is reported. In this case, cis, trans relative stereochemistry was preferred.