Enantioselective Michael addition of ketones to maleimides catalyzed by bifunctional monosulfonyl DPEN salt

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Jul 7;46(25):4589-91. doi: 10.1039/c0cc00774a. Epub 2010 May 18.

Abstract

An unprecedented enantioselective Michael addition of various ketones to maleimides catalyzed by a simple bifunctional primary amine, monosulfonyl DPEN salt, is reported and provides the desired adducts in good to excellent yields (up to 99%) with excellent enantioselectivities (up to 99%).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Ethylenediamines / chemistry*
  • Ketones / chemistry*
  • Maleimides / chemical synthesis*
  • Maleimides / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Salts / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Ethylenediamines
  • Ketones
  • Maleimides
  • Salts
  • 1,2-dianilinoethane