Direct Enantioselective and Regioselective Alkylation of β,γ-Unsaturated Carboxylic Acids with Chiral Lithium Amides as Traceless Auxiliaries

Org Lett. 2019 Mar 15;21(6):1930-1934. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.9b00587. Epub 2019 Mar 5.

Abstract

Efficient asymmetric alkylation of β,γ-unsaturated carboxylic acids without prior functionalization is enabled by chiral lithium amides. Enantioselectivity is imparted by a putative mixed lithium amide-enediolate aggregate that acts a traceless auxiliary formed in situ, allowing for a direct asymmetric alkylation and a simple recovery of the chiral reagent.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkylation
  • Amides / chemistry*
  • Carboxylic Acids / chemistry*
  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Lithium / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Amides
  • Carboxylic Acids
  • Indicators and Reagents
  • Lithium