摘要:
The enantioselective synthesis of an alpha(v)beta(3) integrin antagonist intermediate was approached via asymmetric hydrogenation of a beta,beta-disubstituted-alpha,beta-unsaturated ester. As a result of the rapid parallel screening of a selection of ligands and catalysts, we found that neutral Me-BoPhoz-rhodium and iridium catalysts effect the required transformation with a high enantioselectivity. Both the activity and selectivity of the catalysts were strongly dependent on the choice of solvent and counter-ion. The addition of iodine modified the iridium catalyst such that the reduction of the 3-substituted quinoline ring took place. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.