Cyclic Model for the Asymmetric Conjugate Addition of Organolithiums with Enoates

Abstract

The chiral diether ligand controlled asymmetric conjugate addition of organolithiums to nona-2,7-dienedioates preferentially proceeds via the s-cis conformation with coordination of the carbonyl oxygen atom to the lithium to give a lithium E-enolate intermediate. Subsequent intramolecular conjugate addition of the enolate also proceeds via a cyclic transition state involving the lithium and the s-cis-enoate, resulting in trans,trans-trisubstituted cyclohexanes with high enantiomeric excesses and yields.

Key words

chiral ligand - asymmetric synthesis - organolithiums - conjugate addition - cascade reaction

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