Synlett 2005(18): 2799-2801  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-918932
LETTER
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Highly Enantioselective Synthesis of Propargylamines Using (Mesitylmethyl)Benzylamine

Nina Gommermann, Paul Knochel*
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Department Chemie und Biochemie, Butenandtstr. 5-13, Haus F, 81377 München, Germany
Fax: +49(89)218077680; e-Mail: paul.knochel@cup.uni-muenchen.de;
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Publication History

Received 6 September 2005
Publication Date:
10 October 2005 (online)

Abstract

(Mesitylmethyl)benzylamine proved to be a highly efficient amine component for the copper-catalyzed enantioselective three-component propargylamine synthesis. Exceptionally high enantioselectivities (up to 99% ee) were obtained.