Asymmetric Calcium Catalysis: Highly Enantioselective Carbonyl-Ene and Friedel-Crafts Reactions for the Synthesis of Quaternary α-Hydroxy Esters Bearing a Trifluoromethyl Group
Enantioselectivecalcium‐catalyzed addition reactions of styrene and indole derivatives with trifluoropyruvates have been developed. The alkaline‐earth metal‐catalyzed reactions proceed smoothly to afford the corresponding products in high yields and with good to excellent enantioselectivities under mild reaction conditions.