Abstract
A hard nut to crack: The asymmetric intermolecular Markovnikov addition of simple amines to unactivated alkenes can be achieved utilizing binaphtholate rare-earth-metal catalysts with up to 61% ee and 73% de in the case where R 2 contains a stereogenic center.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8984-8987 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie: International Edition |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 47 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Nov 2010 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- alkenes
- amines
- enantioselectivity
- intermolecular hydroamination
- rare-earth metals