Synthesis 2009(9): 1545-1550  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1216637
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Prolinol Sulfinyl Ester Derivatives: Organocatalytic Michael Addition of Ketones to Nitroolefins under Neat Conditions

Xiaofei Zeng, Guofu Zhong*
Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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Publication History

Received 1 February 2009
Publication Date:
14 April 2009 (online)

Abstract

Highly enantioselective and diastereoselective Michael addition of ketones to nitroolefins catalyzed by prolinol sulfinyl ester was achieved in excellent yields under solvent-free conditions at room temperature.