Disulfonimide-catalyzed asymmetric synthesis of β3-amino esters directly from N-Boc-amino sulfones

J Am Chem Soc. 2013 Oct 16;135(41):15334-7. doi: 10.1021/ja408747m. Epub 2013 Oct 3.

Abstract

An asymmetric Mannich reaction of silyl ketene acetals with N-Boc-amino sulfones has been developed. A chiral disulfonimide efficiently catalyzes both the in situ generation of the corresponding N-Boc imines and the asymmetric Mannich reaction with excellent yields and enantioselectivities. Kinetic studies confirm a proposed stepwise mechanism.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amines / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Esters / chemical synthesis*
  • Esters / chemistry
  • Imides / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Sulfones / chemistry*

Substances

  • Amines
  • Esters
  • Imides
  • Sulfones