The low-temperature Evans-Tishchenko coupling of a range of functionalized heteroaryl aldehydes with beta-hydroxy ketones in the presence of a Sm(III) catalyst has been achieved with high yields (90-99%) and good to excellent diastereoselectivity (90:10 -> 95:5 dr). However, at room temperature a retro-aldol aldol-Tishchenko reaction was found to compete with the desired Evans-Tishchenko reaction. Identification of these byproducts has allowed the corresponding aldol-Tishchenko reaction to be optimized for several heteroaryl aldehydes.
作者:Philip D. Dorgan、Jamie Durrani、Manuel J. Cases-Thomas、Alison N. Hulme
DOI:10.1021/jo1015689
日期:2010.11.5
The low-temperature Evans-Tishchenko coupling of a range of functionalized heteroaryl aldehydes with beta-hydroxy ketones in the presence of a Sm(III) catalyst has been achieved with high yields (90-99%) and good to excellent diastereoselectivity (90:10 -> 95:5 dr). However, at room temperature a retro-aldol aldol-Tishchenko reaction was found to compete with the desired Evans-Tishchenko reaction. Identification of these byproducts has allowed the corresponding aldol-Tishchenko reaction to be optimized for several heteroaryl aldehydes.