Lin-Yang Wu, J. Zhong, Shikuo Liu
Jan 15, 2016
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Tetrahedron-asymmetry
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Abstract An efficient and concise asymmetric synthesis of ( R )-(+)-ar-curcumene, ( R )-4,7-dimethyl-l-tetralone, and their enantiomers was accomplished. The key step to construct the stereogenic benzylmethyl centers of these natural products is the cobalt-catalyzed asymmetric Kumada cross-coupling reaction of a racemic α-bromo ester.