A Highly Stereoselective Organocatalytic Approach to Lilial^® and Muguesia

Abstract

The stereoselective alkylation of aldehydes with benzodithiolylium tetrafluoborate gave a straightforward access to key compounds for the synthesis of fragrances and flavors.

Key words

organocatalysis - MacMillan catalysts - enamine - alkylation - aldehydes

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