Catalytic enantioselective Diels-Alder reaction in ionic liquid via a recyclable chiral in(III) complex

Fan Fu, Yong Chua Teo, Teck Peng Loh

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Abstract

(Chemical Equation Presented) A recyclable, air- and moisture-stable chiral indium complex in [hmim][PF6-] ionic liquid has been developed. The cycloaddition of a variety of cyclic and open-chained dienes to 2-methacrolein and 2-bromoacrolein resulted in good yields and excellent enantioselectivities (up to 98% ee). Moreover, the chiral In(III) complex can be reused for seven successive cycles with comparable enantioselectivities and yields without loss of catalytic activity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5999-6001
Number of pages3
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume8
Issue number26
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Dec 2006
Externally publishedYes

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