Asymmetric Michael addition of malonates to various α,β-unsaturated aldehydes using an organocatalyst derived from trans-4-hydroxyproline in MeOH proceeds smoothly to afford the corresponding Michael adducts in high yields with high to excellent enantioselectivities.
Enantioselective organocatalytic Michael addition of malonates to α,β-unsaturated aldehydes in water
作者:Anqi Ma、Shaolin Zhu、Dawei Ma
DOI:10.1016/j.tetlet.2008.03.051
日期:2008.5
The Michaeladdition of malonates to α,β-unsaturated aldehydes catalyzed by O-TMS protected diphenylprolinols and acetic acid in water occurs at 0 °C to rt. In most cases, the reaction runs to completion in less than 24 h. A wide range of aldehydes including β-aryl, β-alkyl and β-alkenyl acroleins are found to be compatible with these conditions, providing the corresponding adducts in good yields and