The first solid-phase synthesis of bis(oxazolinyl)pyridine ligands

J Org Chem. 2005 May 27;70(11):4556-9. doi: 10.1021/jo050237j.

Abstract

Chiral Pybox (pyridine-2,6-bis(oxazoline)) ligands can be cleanly and efficiently prepared on polystyrene support via a five-step solid-phase synthetic sequence. Cu(I)-complexed polymer-bound Pybox was used as a catalyst in the first heterogeneously catalyzed asymmetric addition of alkynes to imines. Best enantioselectivity was observed with (t)Bu-substituted oxazolines.