Abstract
(Figure Presented) The catalytic asymmetric conjugate addition of a-cyanoketone pronucleophiles to vinyl ketones promoted by a Y/1 catalyst is described. High enantioselectivity was observed for a range of aromatic vinyl ketones, providing 1,5-dicarbonyl compounds bearing an all-carbon quaternary stereogenic center. The product was successfully converted to a spiro-piperidine entity and a bicyclo[3.3.0]octane framework through either the reduction of nitrile or intramolecular pinacol coupling.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1484-1487 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 Apr 2 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry