Enantioselective Synthesis of<i>anti</i>-β-Hydroxy-α-amido Esters via Transfer Hydrogenation

Abstract

The asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of α-amido-β-keto esters to provide the corresponding anti-β-hydroxy-α-amido esters in good to excellent yields, diastereoselectivity, and enantioselectivity is reported. The procedure is operationally simple, and delicate handling of the catalyst is not necessary.