A General Organocatalyst for Direct α-Functionalization of Aldehydes: Stereoselective C−C, C−N, C−F, C−Br, and C−S Bond-Forming Reactions. Scope and Mechanistic Insights
摘要:
The development of a general organocatalyst for the alpha-functionalization of aldehydes, via an enamine intermediate, is presented. Based on optically active alpha,alpha-diarylprolinol silyl ethers, the scope and applications of this catalyst for the stereogenic formation of C-C, C-N, C-F, C-Br, and C-S bonds are outlined. The reactions all proceed in good to high yields and with excellent enantioselectivities. Furthermore, we will present mechanistic insight into the reaction course applying nonlinear effect studies, kinetic resolution, and computational investigations leading to an understanding of the properties of the alpha,alpha-diarylprolinol silyl ether catalysts.
2-position, gave a synergistic effect leading to two powerful complementary organocatalysts. They show excellent enantiocontrol in the -functionalization of a wide range of linear/branched aldehydes and ketones, including Michael additions to ethenediyl disulfones or nitrostyrene and -amination. We obtained ees up to 98.5 % with low catalyst loadings (down to 1 mol-%). As a proof of efficiency, TOFs of up to
Unusual Reversal of Enantioselectivity in the Proline-Mediated α-Amination of Aldehydes Induced by Tertiary Amine Additives
作者:Donna G. Blackmond、Antonio Moran、Matthew Hughes、Alan Armstrong
DOI:10.1021/ja102718x
日期:2010.6.9
An intriguing reversal in product enantioselectivity accompanied by a change in the kinetic profile is observed in the alpha-amination of aldehydes catalyzed by proline in the presence of organic bases. Implications for the prevailing stereochemical models for proline and related aminocatalytic transformations are discussed.