Asymmetric allylic alkylation (AAA) is a powerful method for the formation of highly useful, non‐racemic allylic compounds. Here we present a complementary enantioselective process that generates allylic lactones via π‐acid catalysis. More specifically, a catalytic enantioselective dehydrative lactonization of allylic alcohols using a novel PdII‐catalyst containing the imidazole‐based
Enantioselective Lactonization by π‐Acid‐Catalyzed Allylic Substitution: A Complement to π‐Allylmetal Chemistry
Asymmetric allylic alkylation (AAA) is a powerful method for the formation of highly useful, non‐racemic allylic compounds. Here we present a complementary enantioselective process that generates allylic lactones via π‐acid catalysis. More specifically, a catalytic enantioselective dehydrative lactonization of allylic alcohols using a novel PdII‐catalyst containing the imidazole‐based
- NSF-PAR ID:
- 10305036
- Publisher / Repository:
- Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- Angewandte Chemie International Edition
- Volume:
- 60
- Issue:
- 41
- ISSN:
- 1433-7851
- Format(s):
- Medium: X Size: p. 22224-22229
- Size(s):
- p. 22224-22229
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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