Expanding the scope of Metal-Free enantioselective allylic substitutions: Anthrones

Sci Rep. 2015 Nov 23:5:16886. doi: 10.1038/srep16886.

Abstract

The highly enantioselective asymmetric allylic alkylation of Morita-Baylis-Hillman carbonates with anthrones is presented. The reaction is simply catalyzed by cinchona alkaloid derivatives affording the final alkylated products in good yields and excellent enantioselectivities.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't