Enantioselective epoxidation of α,β-enones promoted by (1R,3S,4S)-2-azanorbornyl-3-methanol as an organocatalyst

Jun Lu, Yun He Xu, Feng Liu, Teck Peng Loh*

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Abstract

(1R,3S,4S)-2-Azanorbornyl-3-methanol was synthesized form (R)-1-phenylethylamine and used as a catalyst for the enantioselective epoxidation of α,β-enones to afford the corresponding epoxides in good yields and high enantioselectivities at room temperature.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6007-6008
Number of pages2
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume49
Issue number41
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 6 2008
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Drug Discovery
  • Organic Chemistry

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