Preparation of Optically Pure Tertiary Phosphine Oxides via the Addition of P-Stereogenic Secondary Phosphine Oxide to Activated Alkenes

J Org Chem. 2016 Sep 2;81(17):7644-53. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.6b01371. Epub 2016 Aug 10.

Abstract

Functionalized P,C-stereogenic tertiary phosphine oxides were prepared by the addition of (RP)-menthyl phenylphosphine oxide to activated olefins, in high drP and drC, and were isolated in excellent yields. The reaction was readily catalyzed by Ca(OH)2 or occurred with gentle heating. A wide range of substrates, including vinyl ketones, esters, nitriles, and nitro alkenes, can be used in the reaction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't