Organocatalytic asymmetric Michael reaction with acylsilane donors

Org Biomol Chem. 2013 Jan 21;11(3):443-7. doi: 10.1039/c2ob26950c. Epub 2012 Dec 10.

Abstract

We have developed an organocatalytic asymmetric Michael reaction of acylsilane through the selection of acylsilane substrates and organocatalysts, thus creating a rare example of acylsilane α-alkylation with a chiral guanidine catalyst, which afforded products in good yields and high stereoselectivity. The corresponding adducts described here have also been demonstrated to be useful in the synthesis of unnatural amino acids and biologically active compounds.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkylation
  • Amino Acids / chemical synthesis
  • Amino Acids / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Guanidine / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Silanes / chemical synthesis
  • Silanes / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Silanes
  • Guanidine