Abstract
(R, R)-Zr(salen) complex was found to serve as an efficient catalyst for asymmetric Baeyer-Villiger oxidation of pro-chiral and racemic ketones using urea·hydrogen peroxide as the terminal oxidant: for example, high enantioselectivity of 87% ee was achieved in the Baeyer-Villiger reaction of 3-phenylcyclobutanone.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4481-4485 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 25 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2002 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biochemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Organic Chemistry