Synthesis 2005(19): 3183-3185  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-918460
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Rhodium-Catalyzed Enantioselective Hydrogenation of β,β-Disubstituted α-Acetamido Acrylates Using Cheap Monodentate P-Ligands

Manfred T. Reetz*, Xiaoguang Li
Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Platz 1, 45470 Mülheim/Ruhr, Germany
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Received 28 September 2005
Publikationsdatum:
14. November 2005 (online)

Abstract

The asymmetric Rh-catalyzed hydrogenation of β,β-di­substituted α-acetamido acrylates, which are notoriously difficult substrates, is possible using readily available BINOL-derived monodentate­ phosphites or phosphonites. Essentially quantitative conversion and enantioselectivities of 95-97% ee are readily achieved, making the process industrially viable.