Enantioselective Hydroalkoxylation of 1,3-Dienes via Ni-Catalysis

J Am Chem Soc. 2023 Feb 10;145(7):3909-3914. doi: 10.1021/jacs.2c12779. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

As an advance in hydrofunctionalization, we herein report that alcohols add to 1,3-dienes with high regio- and enantioselectivity. Using Ni-DuPhos, we access enantioenriched allylic ethers. Through the choice of solvent-free conditions, we control the reversibility of C-O bond formation. This work showcases a rare example of methanol as a reagent in asymmetric synthesis.