Abstract
Prochiral diesters bearing an oxindole skeleton were efficiently prepared from oxindole. Cholinesterase-catalyzed hydrolysis of prochiral dipropionate afforded an optically active monoalcohol of 95% e.e. The obtained monoalcohol might find use as a versatile intermediate in the enantioselective synthesis of indole alkaloids.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 897-901 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Asymmetry |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 17 2001 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Catalysis
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry