Chiral Sc-catalyzed asymmetric Michael reactions of thiols with enones in water

Org Biomol Chem. 2011 May 21;9(10):3619-21. doi: 10.1039/c1ob05424d. Epub 2011 Apr 7.

Abstract

Asymmetric Michael reactions of thiols with enones were catalyzed by a Sc(OTf)(3)-chiral bipyridine complex at room temperature in water without using any organic solvents, to afford the desired sulfides in high yields with high enantioselectivities.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Ketones / chemistry*
  • Mesylates / chemistry*
  • Scandium / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds / chemistry*
  • Water / chemistry*

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Ketones
  • Mesylates
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds
  • scandium triflate
  • Water
  • Scandium