Bio-inspired polyene cyclization: Aziridinyl polyene cyclization catalyzed by InBr3

Yu Jun Zhao, Li Jun Serena Tan, Bin Li, Si Min Li, Teck Peng Loh*

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Abstract

This communication describes a highly efficient aziridinyl polyolefin cyclization catalyzed by InBr3 to synthesize chiral terpenoid bearing a 3-amino group in the A ring; both good yields and excellent asymmetric induction were achieved.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3738-3740
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Issue number25
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Catalysis
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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