Enantioselective synthesis of highly functionalised amides by copper-catalysed vinylogous Mukaiyama aldol reaction

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Aug 14;46(30):5497-9. doi: 10.1039/c0cc00996b. Epub 2010 Jun 24.

Abstract

Amides with quaternary stereogenic centers have been synthesised by catalytic asymmetric vinylogous Mukaiyama aldol reactions. The chiral copper-sulfoximine catalyst gives rise to products with moderate to good yields and up to 92% ee.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aldehydes / chemistry
  • Amides / chemical synthesis*
  • Amides / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Copper / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Aldehydes
  • Amides
  • Copper
  • 3-hydroxybutanal