Rh-Catalyzed Asymmetric Hydrogenation of 1,2-Dicyanoalkenes

J Org Chem. 2017 Jan 6;82(1):680-687. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.6b02678. Epub 2016 Dec 21.

Abstract

A highly efficient enantioselective hydrogenation of 1,2-dicyanoalkenes catalyzed by the complex of rhodium and f-spiroPhos has been developed. A series of 1,2-dicyanoalkenes were successfully hydrogenated to the corresponding chiral 1,2-dicyanoalkanes under mild conditions with excellent enantioselectivities (up to 98% ee). This methodology provides efficient access to the asymmetric synthesis of chiral diamines.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't