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C2-Symmetric bipyrrolidines as organocatalysts for asymmetric Diels-Alder reactions

  • Yuanhui Ma
  • , Yong Jian Zhang
  • , Shangbin Jin
  • , Qiqi Li
  • , Chenguang Li
  • , Junseong Lee
  • , Wanbin Zhang
  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • University of Utah

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Abstract

A new class of C2-symmetric 3,3′-dialkoxy-2,2′-bipyrrolidines have been designed and developed for asymmetric organocatalytic Diels-Alder reactions of α,β-unsaturated aldehydes. The bipyrrolidines combined with HClO4 were found to be effective organocatalysts for enantioselective Diels-Alder reactions. The catalysis mode has been demonstrated by NMR and X-ray crystallographic studies for diiminium intermediate.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7388-7391
Number of pages4
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume50
Issue number52
DOIs
StatePublished - 30 Dec 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Bipyrrolidines
  • C-Symmetry
  • Diels-Alder reaction
  • Organocatalyst

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