Enantioselective Michael Addition of Malonates to Chalcone Derivatives Catalyzed by Dipeptide-derived Multifunctional Phosphonium Salts

J Org Chem. 2016 Oct 21;81(20):9973-9982. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.6b01752. Epub 2016 Oct 6.

Abstract

Highly enantioselective Michael addition of malonates to enones catalyzed by dipeptide-derived multifunctional phosphonium salts has been developed. The newly established catalytic system was characterized with its wide substrate scope featured with aliphatic aldehyde-derived enones and substituted malonates. The gram scale-up synthesis of adducts can also be successfully achieved under optimal conditions with both excellent yield and enantioselectivity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't