Palladium-catalysed asymmetric allylic substitution: A ligand design incorporating steric and electronic effects

Joanne V. Allen, Steven J. Coote, Graham J. Dawson, Christopher G. Frost, Christopher J. Martin, Jonathon M.J. Williams*

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Abstract

Enantiomerically pure ligands containing a 4,5-dihydrooxazole moiety tethered to an auxiliary sulfur or phosphorus donor have been prepared. These ligands have been exploited for palladium-catalysed asymmetric allylic substitution, providing enantioselectivities of 40-96% ee. The origin of the enantioselectivity in the catalytic reaction is discussed in terms of the steric and electronic influences provided by the ligand.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2065-2072
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of the Chemical Society, Perkin Transactions 1
Issue number15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1994

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