S. Kang, Jinho Baek, Yi-Miao Ko
Feb 25, 2013
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Synlett
Abstract
Abstract Enantiopure N,N-dialkyl-(S)-2-amino-1,1,2-triphenylethanols were prepared using a new synthetic methodology and tested for their ability to catalyze the enantioselective addition of diethylzinc to aldehydes. The structural modification of N-substituents of the catalysts led us to identify N-methyl-N-(S)-1-phenylethyl-substituted 4d as an effective catalyst for the addition. Also disclosed is a kinetic resolution of racemic flavene-3-carbaldehydes with the chiral catalyst.