The Journal of Organic Chemistry · 2007 · 109 citations · 4 references
Natural SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCatalysisOrganic ChemistryAddition ReactionsHeterocycle SynthesisHeterocyclic ChemistryAsymmetric SynthesisDesymmetrizationEnantioselective CatalysisEnantioselective SynthesisKetones
Functionalized chiral ionic liquids were found to be highly effective and reusable organocatalysts for asymmetric Michael additions of 4-substituted cyclohexanones. The desymmetrization reaction afforded the desired Michael adducts bearing three carbon stereocenters with up to 99% ee.
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Min Fang, Nathan D. Jones, R. Lukowski et al. · Angewandte Chemie International Edition · 2006 · 32 citations