Chiral Spiro Phosphoramide-Catalyzed Sulfa-Michael Addition/Enantioselective Protonation of Exocyclic Enones

Org Lett. 2019 Dec 6;21(23):9391-9395. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.9b03615. Epub 2019 Nov 20.

Abstract

A highly efficient asymmetric Michael addition of thiols to exocyclic enones was achieved by using chiral spiro phosphoramide catalysts. The precisely chiral control in the protonation of the enol intermediate ensured high enantioselectivity. The reaction features high activity (yields up to 99%, turnover numbers up to 8400) and high enantioselectivity (up to 97% ee) with a broad substrate scope, and it has the potential for wide application in the synthesis of chiral sulfides.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't