Asymmetric addition of dimethylzinc to alpha-ketoesters catalyzed by (-)-MITH

J Org Chem. 2008 Aug 15;73(16):6445-7. doi: 10.1021/jo801034q. Epub 2008 Jul 23.

Abstract

This investigation describes the catalytic asymmetric addition of dimethylzinc to alpha-ketoesters in the presence of (-)-MITH ( 5) and triethyl borate as an additive to give the corresponding chiral alpha-hydroxy esters with good yields and high enantioselectivities.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aldehydes / chemistry
  • Camphanes / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Esters / chemistry*
  • Ketones / chemistry*
  • Ligands
  • Morpholines / chemistry
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds / chemistry

Substances

  • Aldehydes
  • Camphanes
  • Esters
  • Ketones
  • Ligands
  • Morpholines
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds
  • dimethylzinc