Enantioselective Selenol-ene Using Rh-Hydride Catalysis

J Am Chem Soc. 2022 Oct 12;144(40):18246-18250. doi: 10.1021/jacs.2c08475. Epub 2022 Sep 26.

Abstract

This study showcases the first enantioselective hydroselenation of styrenes. Organoselenium building blocks are accessed with selectivity for the branched isomer. Through a Rh-hydride pathway, C-Se bonds can be forged with excellent regio- and enantiocontrol.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Selenium Compounds
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Styrenes*

Substances

  • Selenium Compounds
  • Styrenes
  • selenol