Chiral‐Mn(Salen)‐Complex‐Catalyzed Kinetic Resolution of Secondary Alcohols in Water

Abstract

A mild, green method for enantioselective kinetic resolution of secondary alcohols has been developed using Mn(salen) complexes as catalysts in water. Up to 97.8 % ee was attained. PTC=phase-transfer catalyst. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2003/z50464_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.