Asymmetric aza‐Henry reaction of <i>N</i>‐tosyl imine

Abstract

Abstract An efficient stereoselective aza‐Henry reaction of N ‐tosyl imine, catalyzed by the coordination of diethylzinc with a chiral semi‐aza‐crown ligand, with moderate to high ee (up to 83%) is reported. Chirality, 2006. © 2006 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.