Abstract
A highly enantioselective, organocatalytic Michael addition reaction of unmodified ketones with chalcones has been developed for the first time. The process, catalyzed by (S)-N-(pyrrolidin-2-ylmethyl)-trifluoromethanesulfonamide, affords 1,5-diketones in high yields (73-89%) and with high degrees of enantio- and diastereoselectivity (86-97% ee, > 30:1 dr).
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 425-428 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Advanced Synthesis and Catalysis |
| Volume | 348 |
| Issue number | 4-5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Asymmetric catalysis
- Enones
- Ketones
- Michael addition
- Organic catalysis
- Pyrrolidine-sulfonamides
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Organic Chemistry