Gold(I)-Catalyzed Enantioselective Intramolecular Hydroamination of Allenes

Rebecca Lyn LaLonde, Benjamin D. Sherry, Eun Joo Kang, F. Dean Toste

Journal of the American Chemical Society · 2007 · 458 citations · 18 references

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Abstract

The asymmetric intramolecular hydroamination of allenes catalyzed by phosphinegold(I)−bis-p-nitrobenzoate complexes is described. This reaction is applicable to the enantioselective formation of vinyl pyrrolidines and piperidines in 70−99% ee.

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