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

Wei Sun, Hongwang Wang, Chungu Xia, Jingwei Li, Peiqing Zhao

Angewandte Chemie International Edition · 2003 · 128 citations · 38 references

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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.

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