Catalytic stereodivergent functionalization of H2@C60

Chem Commun (Camb). 2014 Jan 21;50(6):740-2. doi: 10.1039/c3cc46999a. Epub 2013 Nov 29.

Abstract

A complete stereocontrol of 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of N-metalated azomethine ylides onto endohedral fullerene H2@C60 is reported for the first time. The stereodivergent synthesis of either the cis or the trans endohedral cycloadduct is achieved with excellent diastereo- and enantioselectivities.