Highly enantioselective direct aldol reaction catalyzed by organic molecules.
Monika Raj, Vishnumaya Vishnumaya, Sandeep K Ginotra, Vinod K Singh
Index: Org. Lett. 8 , 4097-4099, (2006)
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Abstract
We have demonstrated that a new class of l-proline-based organic compounds catalyzed the direct aldol reaction between aldehydes and acetone to provide beta-hydroxy ketones in good yields. The reaction is efficient, and 5-10 mol % of the catalyst and excellent enantioselectivities (97-99% ee) were obtained in both aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes. The presence of a gem-diphenyl group at the beta-carbon is necessary for high enantioselectivity.
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