Abstract
Asymmetric reduction of oximes was performed by chromium(II) complexes of natural amino acids in aqueous phase or in H(2)O/DMF (1:1) solvent. Medium-to-quantitative chemoselectivity (54% to >95%) and low-to-medium enantioselectivity (5-50% ee) were found.
Copyright 2005 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Amino Acids / chemistry*
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Carbon / chemistry*
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Chromium / chemistry*
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Molecular Structure
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Nitrogen / chemistry*
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Oxidation-Reduction
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Oximes / chemistry
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Spectrum Analysis
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Stereoisomerism
Substances
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Amino Acids
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Oximes
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Chromium
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Carbon
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Nitrogen