Abstract
(formula presented) A remarkably high asymmetric amplification was realized in the Yb[(R)-BNP]3-catalyzed hetero-Diels - Alder reaction as the first example in the metal/chiral ligand 1:3 system. The mechanism may be explained by the autogenetic formation of the enantiopure complex as the most active catalyst. The enantiomer-discriminative formation of homochiral ML3 complexes is quite general within the lanthanide metal ions with similar ionic radii to that of the ytterbium ion.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 49-52 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2000 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry