Highly enantioselective synthesis of chiral cyclic allylic amines via Rh-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation

Org Lett. 2014 Jul 3;16(13):3484-7. doi: 10.1021/ol501421g. Epub 2014 Jun 16.

Abstract

Highly regioselective and enantioselective asymmetric hydrogenation of cyclic dienamides catalyzed by an Rh-DuanPhos complex has been developed, which provides a readily accessible method for the synthesis of chiral cyclic allylic amines in excellent enantioselectivities (up to 99% ee). The products are valuable chiral building blocks and could be easily transformed to multisubstituted cyclohexane derivatives.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amines / chemical synthesis*
  • Amines / chemistry*
  • Benzene Derivatives / chemical synthesis*
  • Benzene Derivatives / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Hydrogenation
  • Molecular Structure
  • Rhodium / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Amines
  • Benzene Derivatives
  • Rhodium