Abstract
The synthesis of enantiopure aminocyclopropanes is reported, via direct aminocyclopropanation of alkenes with a zinc carbenoid containing a chiral auxiliary. The methodology was applied to the synthesis of a protected aminocyclopropane present in the immunosuppressant Belactosin A.
Key words
alkenes - carbenoids - chiral auxiliaries - electrophilic addition - zinc
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