Copper catalyzed asymmetric propargylation of aldehydes

J Am Chem Soc. 2010 Jun 9;132(22):7600-1. doi: 10.1021/ja103312x.

Abstract

The highly enantio- and regioselective copper catalyzed asymmetric propargylation of aldehydes with a propargyl borolane reagent is reported. The methodology demonstrated broad functional group tolerance and provided high enantioselectivities for aliphatic, vinyl, and aryl aldehydes. The utility of the TMS homopropargylic alcohols was demonstrated by the facile conversion to a chiral dihydropyranone.

MeSH terms

  • Aldehydes / chemistry*
  • Boron Compounds / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Copper / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Aldehydes
  • Boron Compounds
  • Copper