Kinetic Resolution of Racemic 2,3-Allenoates by Organocatalytic Asymmetric 1,3-Dipolar Cycloaddition

Abstract

The kinetic resolution of racemic 2,3-allenoates was realized via 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition by using a bisphosphoric acid catalyst, affording the optically active 2,3-allenoates and 3-methylenepyrrolidine derivatives in high yields and enantioselectivities.