One-pot sequential asymmetric hydrogenation of β-aryl-β-aryloxy acroleins

Org Biomol Chem. 2016 Aug 7;14(29):7099-102. doi: 10.1039/c6ob00871b. Epub 2016 Jul 5.

Abstract

A one-pot sequential asymmetric hydrogenation of β-aryl-β-aryloxy acroleins has been realized for the preparation of chiral 3-aryl-3-aryloxy alcohols with excellent yields and good enantioselectivities. This methodology can be employed in new synthetic routes for the synthesis of fluoxetine, atomoxetine, and related analogues.

MeSH terms

  • Acrolein / chemistry*
  • Alcohols / chemical synthesis*
  • Alcohols / chemistry
  • Hydrogenation
  • Molecular Structure
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Alcohols
  • Acrolein