Synthesis of homochiral α-cyperone via enantioselective catalysis
摘要:
The title sesquiterpene was obtained in a five-step synthesis starting from an achiral substrate: oxycarvone. Enantioselectivity is due to a phenylalanine-catalyzed intramolecular aldol reaction.
Synthesis of homochiral α-cyperone via enantioselective catalysis
摘要:
The title sesquiterpene was obtained in a five-step synthesis starting from an achiral substrate: oxycarvone. Enantioselectivity is due to a phenylalanine-catalyzed intramolecular aldol reaction.