Asymmetric intramolecular oxa-Michael addition of activated α,β-unsaturated ketones catalyzed by a chiral N,N′-dioxide nickel(II) complex: Highly enantioselective synthesis of flavanones

Lijia Wang, Xiaohua Liu, Zhenhua Dong, Xuan Fu, Xiaoming Feng

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Abstract

(Chemical Equation Presented) The title reaction provides a promising approach for the synthesis of chiral flavanones with broad substrate scope and is tolerant to air and moisture. Good to excellent enantioselectivities and high yields were achieved for most substrates under mild conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8670-8673
Number of pages4
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume47
Issue number45
DOIs
StatePublished - 27 Oct 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Asymmetric catalysis
  • Flavanones
  • Nickel
  • Nitrogen oxide
  • Oxa-Michael addition

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