Asymmetric inverse electron-demand 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition
of ynolates with chiral nitrones produced 5-isoxazolidinones
with good diastereoselectivity. These products were easily converted
into optically pure β-amino acids and chiral γ-butyrolactones.
asymmetric synthesis - cycloadditions - diastereoselectivity - nitrones - ynolates