Strontium-Catalyzed Highly Enantioselective Michael Additions of Malonates to Enones

Magno Agostinho and Shū Kobayashi*
Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of Tokyo, The HFRE Division, ERATO, JST, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2008, 130 (8), pp 2430–2431
DOI: 10.1021/ja710332h
Publication Date (Web): February 5, 2008
Copyright © 2008 American Chemical Society

Abstract

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A novel catalyst system based on a chiral strontium complex which promotes the catalytic asymmetric Michael addition reactions of malonates to enones has been developed. The conjugate addition reactions proceeded smoothly in the presence of 5 mol % of the chiral strontium catalyst, at room temperature, to afford the desired adducts in high yields and excellent enantioselectivities. This method provides an efficient approach to the preparation of building blocks possessing various functional groups and possible sites for further functionalization.

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  • Published In Issue February 27, 2008
  • Received November 14, 2007

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