Abstract
The enantioselective direct Mannich-type reaction of ketimines with α-isocyanoacetates has been developed. Excellent yields and enantioselectivity were observed for the reaction of various ketimines and α-isocyanoacetates using cinchona alkaloid/Cu(OTf)2 and a base. Both enantiomers of the products could be obtained by using pseudoenantiomeric chiral catalysts. This process offers an efficient route for the synthesis of α,β-diamino acids.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 8411-8415 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
| Volume | 53 |
| Issue number | 32 |
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| Publication status | Published - 4 Aug 2014 |
Keywords
- Lewis acid
- alkaloids
- asymmetric synthesis
- copper
- organocatalysis