Synfacts 2008(5): 0500-0500  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1072667
Metal-Catalyzed Asymmetric Synthesis and Stereoselective Reactions
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Iridium-Catalyzed Asymmetric Allylic Etherification

Contributor(s): Mark Lautens, Valentina Aureggi
S. Ueno, J. F. Hartwig*
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA
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Publikationsverlauf

Publikationsdatum:
23. April 2008 (online)

Significance

The iridium-catalyzed enantioselective allylic etherification with aliphatic alcohols and silanols is reported. The corresponding allylic ethers are obtained in good yields and excellent enantio- and regioselectivities. This method is general and versatile for aliphatic alcohols, including tertiary alcohols.