Abstract
(Chemical Equation Presented) Li and Mg are pesky: A catalytic asymmetric synthesis of α-(hydroxyalkyl)-tri-n-butylstannanes (1) in good to excellent yields and enantioselectivities was achieved (see scheme; PG=protecting group; L*=chiral ligand). Compound 1 was isolated as an ester or thiocarbamate, and the reagent was prepared from equimolar amounts of nBu3SnH and Et2Zn in dimethoxyethane. Conditions employing lithium or magnesium ions suppress enantioselectivity.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 6586-6589 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 35 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 18 2008 |
Keywords
- Aldehydes
- Asymmetric synthesis
- Organometallic compounds
- Tin
- Zinc
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)