Stereoselective vinylogous Mukaiyama aldol reaction of α-haloenals

Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo). 2011;59(4):522-4. doi: 10.1248/cpb.59.522.

Abstract

We have developed a high-yielding and stereoselective vinylogous Mukaiyama aldol reaction (VMAR) of α-haloenals. Contrary to the simple α,β-unsaturated aldehyde, α-haloenals were found to be reactive affording the corresponding VMAR adducts in excellent yields. Some transformations of VMAR adducts by Pd-mediated cross-coupling were also examined in order to demonstrate the synthetic utility of VMAR of α-haloenals.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aldehydes / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Palladium / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Aldehydes
  • Palladium
  • 3-hydroxybutanal