Rhodium-Catalyzed Asymmetric Hydroamination of Allyl Amines

J Am Chem Soc. 2019 Jan 16;141(2):739-742. doi: 10.1021/jacs.8b09811. Epub 2019 Jan 7.

Abstract

A Rh-catalyzed enantioselective hydroamination of allylamines using a chiral BIPHEP-type ligand is reported. Enantioenriched 1,2-diamines are formed in good yields and with excellent enantioselectivities. A diverse array of nucleophiles and amine directing groups are demonstrated, including deprotectable motifs. Finally, the methodology was demonstrated toward the rapid synthesis of 2-methyl-moclobemide.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Allyl Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Amination
  • Amines / chemical synthesis*
  • Catalysis
  • Coordination Complexes / chemistry
  • Ligands
  • Moclobemide / chemical synthesis
  • Rhodium / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Allyl Compounds
  • Amines
  • Coordination Complexes
  • Ligands
  • Rhodium
  • Moclobemide