Enantioselective bromolactonization of cis-1,2-disubstituted olefinic acids using an amino-thiocarbamate catalyst

Chong Kiat Tan, Chencheng Le, Ying Yeung Yeung*

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Abstract

A facile, highly regio- and enantioselective amino-thiocarbamate-catalyzed bromolactonization of cis-1,2-disubstituted olefinic acids has been developed. The use of the enantio-enriched lactones in the synthesis of chiral synthetic intermediates is also demonstrated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5793-5795
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume48
Issue number46
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 14 2012
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

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

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