Copper-Catalyzed Asymmetric Hydroboration of α-Dehydroamino Acid Derivatives: Facile Synthesis of Chiral β-Hydroxy-α-amino Acids

Abstract

The Cu-catalyzed asymmetric conjugate hydroboration reaction of β-substituted α-dehydroamino acid derivatives has been established, affording enantioenriched syn- and anti-β-boronate-α-amino acid derivatives with excellent combined yields (83-99%, dr ≈ 1:1) and excellent enantioselectivities (92-98% ee). The hydroboration products were expediently converted into valuable β-hydroxy-α-amino acid derivatives, which were widely used in the preparation of chiral drugs and bioactive molecules.