Asymmetric α-alkylation of aldehydes with 3-hydroxy-3-indolylox-indoles in aqueous media

Org Biomol Chem. 2013 Mar 28;11(12):1933-7. doi: 10.1039/c3ob00045a. Epub 2013 Feb 18.

Abstract

Organocatalyzed asymmetric α-alkylation of aldehydes with 3-hydroxy-3-indolylox-indoles in aqueous media has been developed. The reactions proceeded efficiently in the presence of the MacMillan catalyst to give the desired products in good to excellent yields with moderate diastereoselectivities and excellent enantioselectivities.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aldehydes / chemistry*
  • Alkylation
  • Catalysis
  • Imidazolidines / chemistry
  • Indoles / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Aldehydes
  • Imidazolidines
  • Indoles
  • Water