화학공학소재연구정보센터
Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol.140, No.6, 2080-2084, 2018
Ir/Cu Dual Catalysis: Enantio- and Diastereodivergent Access to alpha,alpha-Disubstituted alpha-Amino Acids Bearing Vicinal Stereocenters
We describe a fully stereodivergent synthesis of a range of alpha,alpha-disubstituted alpha-amino acids via an Ir/Cu-catalyzed alpha-ullylation of readily available imine esters.: The introduction of a Cu-Phox complex-activated imine ester into the chiral iridium-catalyzed allylic allylation process is crucial for its high reactivity and excellent enantio- and diastereoselectivity (up to >99% ee and >20:1 dr). Importantly, the two chiral catalysts allow for full control over the configuration of the stereocenters, affording all stereoisomers of the desired products. The utility of this methodology was demonstrated by synthesizing dipeptides- and analogues of bioactive molecules in a stereodivergent manner.