Synlett 2021; 32(17): 1741-1746
DOI: 10.1055/a-1581-2345
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Asymmetric Synthesis of 3-Phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-b]pyridine-3-carbonitriles Catalyzed by Phase-Transfer Catalyst Derived from tert-Leucine

Zhiqi Zhao
,
Jingdong Wang
,
Zhonglin Wei
,
Jungang Cao
,
Dapeng Liang
,
Haifeng Duan
,
Yingjie Lin
We thank the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51373067).


Abstract

Chiral phase-transfer catalysts derived from tert-leucine were synthesized and used in the asymmetric synthesis of 4-azaindoline derivatives. By this method, both enantiomers of the corresponding products were obtained in excellent yield (up to 99%) with high enantio­selectivities (up to 91% ee) and diastereoselectivities (up to >99: 1 dr).

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Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 24. März 2021

Angenommen nach Revision: 09. August 2021

Accepted Manuscript online:
09. August 2021

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
24. August 2021

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