Asymmetric Histidine-Catalyzed Cross-Aldol Reactions of Enolizable Aldehydes: Access to Defined Configured Quaternary Stereogenic Centers
作者:Morris Markert、Ulf Scheffler、Rainer Mahrwald
DOI:10.1021/ja907054y
日期:2009.11.25
A histidine-catalyzed asymmetric direct cross-aldol reaction of enolizable aldehydes is described. In contrast to proline, histidine is able to clearly differentiate the reactivity of various aldehydes. In addition, this approach provides access to syn-configured B-hydroxyaldehydes. Thus, by application of this new methodology, defined-configuration quaternary stereocenters can be constructed with ease. The utility of this method is demonstrated in several total syntheses of branched-chain carbohydrates.
Stereoselectivities of Histidine-Catalyzed Asymmetric Aldol Additions and Contrasts with Proline Catalysis: A Quantum Mechanical Analysis
作者:Yu-hong Lam、K. N. Houk、Ulf Scheffler、Rainer Mahrwald
DOI:10.1021/ja2118392
日期:2012.4.11
Quantum mechanical calculations reveal the origin of diastereo- and enantioselectivities of aldol reactions between aldehydes catalyzed by histidine, and differences between related reactions catalyzed by proline. A stereochemical model that explains both the sense and the high levels of the experimentally observed stereoselectivity is proposed. The computations suggest that both the imidazolium and the carboxylic acid functionalities of histidine are viable hydrogen-bond donors that can stabilize the cyclic aldolization transition state. The stereoselectivity is proposed to arise from minimization of gauche interactions around the forming C-C bond.
Isoleucine-Catalyzed Direct Asymmetric Aldol Addition of Enolizable Aldehydes
作者:Kerstin Rohr、Rainer Mahrwald
DOI:10.1021/ol300754n
日期:2012.4.20
Isoleucine-catalyzed direct enantioselective aldol additions between enolizable aldehydes are reported. Intermediate acetal structures dictate the configurative outcome and were supported by a hydrogen bond. This direct isoleucine-catalyzed aldol addition represents a welcome complement to both proline- and histidine-catalyzed aldol additions of enolizable aldehydes.