Novel polymer-supported chiral catalysts for the asymmetric addition of diethylzinc to aldehydes

Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo). 2007 Jul;55(7):1011-3. doi: 10.1248/cpb.55.1011.

Abstract

Newly synthesized polymer-supported chiral amino alcohol catalysts 5a and 5b have been proved to be effective for the enantioselective addition of diethylzinc to aldehydes, affording the corresponding sec-alcohols in moderate enantiomeric excesses with good to excellent yields. The recycled catalyst could be reused in the same reaction without significant deterioration in performance.

MeSH terms

  • Aldehydes / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Molecular Structure
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Aldehydes
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Polymers
  • diethylzinc