Asymmetric epoxidation of olefins catalyzed by chiral iminium salts generated in situ from amines and aldehydes

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作者
Wong, MK [1 ]
Ho, LM [1 ]
Zheng, YS [1 ]
Ho, CY [1 ]
Yang, D [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Hong Kong, Dept Chem, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
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10.1021/ol016260i
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O62 [有机化学];
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070303 ; 081704 ;
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[GRAPHICS] A new approach for catalytic asymmetric epoxidation of olefins was developed that utilized chiral iminium salts, generated in situ from chiral amines and aldehydes, as catalysts. Epoxidation reactions can be conducted with 20 mol % of amines and aldehydes. The enantioselectivity of epoxides can be up to 65%. This modular approach obviates the difficulties inherent in the preparation and isolation of unstable exocyclic iminium salts.
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