Asymmetric Intramolecular Desymmetrization of meso-α,α'-Diazido Alcohols with Aryldiazoacetates: Assembly of Chiral C3 Fragments with Three Continuous Stereocenters

Org Lett. 2016 May 6;18(9):1984-7. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.6b00570. Epub 2016 Apr 25.

Abstract

The chiral Cu-complex-catalyzed intramolecular interception of meso-α,α'-diazido alcohols with aryldiazoacetates is explored. Most of the enantioenriched α-imino esters with three continuous stereocenters are produced with good to excellent yield and enantioselectivity, and a chiral pocket model is proposed for rationalization of the asymmetric desymmetrization.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't