Highly chemoselective copper-catalyzed conjugate reduction of stereochemically labile alpha,beta-unsaturated amino ketones

J Org Chem. 2009 Oct 2;74(19):7598-601. doi: 10.1021/jo9017588.

Abstract

Highly chemoselective conjugate reduction of chiral alpha,beta-unsaturated amino ketones has been developed by using triisopropyl phosphite ligated copper hydride complex. The highlights of the method are wide substrate compatibility and exceptional chemoselectivity.

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Copper / chemistry*
  • Ketones / chemical synthesis*
  • Ketones / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Ketones
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Copper