Copper-catalyzed asymmetric hydroboration of α-dehydroamino acid derivatives: facile synthesis of chiral β-hydroxy-α-amino acids

Org Lett. 2014 Mar 7;16(5):1426-9. doi: 10.1021/ol500219e. Epub 2014 Feb 14.

Abstract

The Cu-catalyzed asymmetric conjugate hydroboration reaction of β-substituted α-dehydroamino acid derivatives has been established, affording enantioenriched syn- and anti-β-boronate-α-amino acid derivatives with excellent combined yields (83-99%, dr ≈ 1:1) and excellent enantioselectivities (92-98% ee). The hydroboration products were expediently converted into valuable β-hydroxy-α-amino acid derivatives, which were widely used in the preparation of chiral drugs and bioactive molecules.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acids / chemical synthesis*
  • Amino Acids / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Copper / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Copper