Enantioselective Direct-Addition of Terminal Alkynes to Imines Catalyzed by Copper(I)pybox Complex in Water and in Toluene

Chunmei Wei and Chao-Jun Li*
Department of Chemistry, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2002, 124 (20), pp 5638–5639
DOI: 10.1021/ja026007t
Publication Date (Web): April 26, 2002
Copyright © 2002 American Chemical Society

Abstract

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Highly enantioselective direct alkyne−imine additions catalyzed by Cu(I)OTf and Evan's pybox ligands were developed in water and in toluene. The process is simple and provides a diverse range of propargylic amine in high ee and good yield.

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  • Published In Issue May 22, 2002
  • Received February 22, 2002

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