Enantioselective Parallel Synthesis Using Polymer-Supported Chiral Co(salen) Complexes

Abstract

[formula: see text] The kinetic resolution of epoxides with phenols catalyzed by a polymer-supported Co(salen) complex is applied to the first enantioselective catalytic synthesis of parallel libraries. The corresponding 1-aryloxy-2-alcohols are obtained in high yield, purity, and enantiomeric excess. Further elaboration with diversity elements provides highly efficient access to important classes of pharmacologically active compounds.