Catalytic Enantioselective Meerwein−Eschenmoser Claisen Rearrangement: Asymmetric Synthesis of Allyl Oxindoles

Elizabeth C. Linton, Marisa C. Kozlowski

Journal of the American Chemical Society · 2008 · 194 citations · 25 references

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Abstract

The first catalytic, enantioselective Meerwein-Eschenmoser Claisen rearrangement has been achieved. Palladium(II) BINAP or phosphinooxazoline catalysts were employed to generate oxindole products with 100% conversion and up to 92% ee.

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