Abstract
(Matrix presented) β-Isocupreidine (β-ICD)-catalyzed asymmetric Baylis-Hillman reactions of aromatic imines with 1,1,1,3,3, 3-hexafluoroisopropyl acrylate (HFIPA) give (S)-enriched N-protected-α -methylene-β-amino acid esters. In contrast to the corresponding aldehydes, imines show the opposite enantioselectivity. A mechanistic proposal governed by hydrogen bonding is presented.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3103-3105 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Organic letters |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 17 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 Aug 21 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry