Abstract
Direct catalytic asymmetric addition of allylic cyanides to N-diphenylphosphinoyl ketoimines with a bimetallic catalytic system comprising Ph-BPE/[Cu(CH3CN)4]ClO4/LiOAr is described. Intermediary α-adducts readily isomerized to afford synthetically useful α,β-unsaturated nitriles bearing an optically active tetrasubstituted carbon. Applicability to aromatic, heteroaromatic, and aliphatic ketoimines exemplifies wide substrate generality. Transformation of the product into densely functionalized material showcases the utility of the present protocol.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 14477-14479 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Volume | 130 |
Issue number | 44 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 5 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)
- Biochemistry
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry