New catalysts for the asymmetric hydrosilylation of ketones discovered by mass spectrometry screening

J Org Chem. 2003 Apr 4;68(7):2540-6. doi: 10.1021/jo026365e.

Abstract

A method for determining enantiomeric excess by mass spectrometry was employed to screen a family of chiral phosphite P,N-ligands for activity in the rhodium-catalyzed asymmetric hydrosilylation of ketones. The identification of an effective set of ligands was followed by preliminary studies of the reaction scope and mechanism. Asymmetric induction of 84-88% ee for larger-scale reactions was observed, which is close to the level of the best alternative catalysts previously discovered. The screening method was shown to be applicable to a variety of substrates without the need for special optimization.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Chemistry, Organic / methods*
  • Ketones / chemistry*
  • Ligands
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Structure
  • Rhodium / chemistry
  • Silanes / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Ketones
  • Ligands
  • Silanes
  • Rhodium