Iron-catalyzed asymmetric haloamination reactions

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Sep 21;49(73):8054-6. doi: 10.1039/c3cc44421j. Epub 2013 Aug 1.

Abstract

The first iron(III)/N,N'-dioxide-catalyzed asymmetric haloamination of 3-alkylidene- and 3-arylidene-indolin-2-ones was developed, affording the corresponding chiral oxindole derivatives bearing vicinal haloamine substituents with excellent results (up to 99% yield, 99% ee, >19 : 1 dr). This iron catalyst also exhibits perfect enantioselectivity for chalcone derivatives. The cooperative activation of the substrate and the reagent in concert guarantees the high stereoselectivity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amination
  • Catalysis
  • Halogens / chemistry*
  • Indoles / chemistry
  • Iron / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure

Substances

  • Halogens
  • Indoles
  • indolin-2-one
  • Iron