Abstract
The stereospecific synthesis (>99:1) of α‐alkylcarboxylic acids 3 has been achieved using chiral auxiliaries such as 1, which is a derivative of the Kemp triacid. Compound 1 is coupled at the imide group with the acid chloride 2. Lithiation (→enolate), alkylation, and cleavage leads to 3. The effectiveness of 1 is a consequence of the fact that it shields one side of the enolate from attack by the electrophile EX (examples: R Me, E PhCH2, or R PhCH2, E Me). (Figure Presented.)
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 555-556 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie International Edition in English |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1990 May |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)