Synthesis 2007(21): 3427-3430  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-983829
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Catalytic Enantioselective Reductive Cyclization of Acetylenic Aldehydes via Hydrogenation

Jong Uk Rhee, Regan A. Jones, Michael J. Krische*
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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Publication History

Received 20 April 2007
Publication Date:
30 July 2007 (online)

Abstract

The reductive cyclization of acetylenic aldehydes is accomplished via rhodium-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation. This process provides access to a wide variety of cyclic allylic alcohols in good yields and with high levels of asymmetric induction.