Zn-catalyzed asymmetric allylation for the synthesis of optically active allylglycine derivatives. Regio- and stereoselective formal alpha-addition of allylboronates to hydrazono esters

Mari Fujita, Takashi Nagano, Uwe Schneider, Tomoaki Hamada, Chikako Ogawa, Shu Kobayashi

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We have developed Zn-catalyzed asymmetric allylation of hydrazono esters with allylboronates. The reactions proceeded smoothly in high yields and high stereoselectivities. Remarkably, formal alpha-addition occurred for alpha-substituted allylboronates exclusively, and excellent stereoselectivities were observed. This is the first example of catalytic regio- and stereoselective allylations with formal alpha-addition. In addition, the reaction proceeded in aqueous media, and the use of water is essential. Zn(OH)(2) might be a catalyst in this asymmetric allylation, and the catalytic activity of Zn(OH)(2) was confirmed. This is also the first case of chiral metal hydroxide-catalyzed asymmetric reactions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2914-2915
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume130
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Mar 2008

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