Abstract
The direct proline-catalyzed asymmetric α-aminoxylation of aldehydes and ketones has been developed using nitrosobenzene as an oxygen source, affording α-anilinoxy-aldehydes and -ketones with excellent enantioselectivity. Reaction conditions have been optimized, and low temperature (-20 °C) was found to be a key for the successful α-aminoxylation of aldehydes, while slow addition of nitrosobenzene is essential for that of ketones. The scope of the reaction is presented.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5966-5973 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Organic Chemistry |
Volume | 69 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 Sept 3 |