Abstract
A mild protocol for the asymmetric Michael addition of dimethyl malonate to various α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds was developed. The salient feature of this methodology is that a cheap and environmentally friendly Lewis acid, CaCl2, was used as a catalyst. An aminoindanol- and pyridine-derived ligand provided in the presence of CaCl2 Michael adducts in moderate to high enantioselectivities. The scope of the reaction was demonstrated.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6336-6341 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Organic Chemistry |
Volume | 80 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 19 Jun 2015 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |