Convenient Divergent Strategy for the Synthesis of TunePhos-Type Chiral Diphosphine Ligands and Their Applications in Highly Enantioselective Ru-Catalyzed Hydrogenations

Abstract

A convenient, divergent strategy for the synthesis of a series of modular and fine-tunable C3-TunePhos-type chiral diphosphine ligands and their applications in highly efficient Ru-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenations were explored. Up to 97 and 99% ee values were achieved for the enantioselective synthesis of beta-methyl chiral amines and alpha-hydroxy acid derivatives, respectively.