Catalytic Asymmetric Nazarov Reactions Promoted by Chiral Lewis Acid Complexes

Varinder K. Aggarwal* and Andrew J. Belfield
School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock's Close, Bristol, UK BS8 1TS
Org. Lett., 2003, 5 (26), pp 5075–5078
DOI: 10.1021/ol036133h
Publication Date (Web): December 5, 2003
Copyright © 2003 American Chemical Society
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Abstract

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Divinyl ketones bearing α-ester or α-amide groups undergo Nazarov cyclizations to give cylopentenones using copper−bisoxazoline Lewis acid complexes with moderate to good ees.

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  • Published In Issue December 25, 2003
  • Received October 31, 2003

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