Synfacts 2009(9): 1007-1007  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1217640
Metal-Catalyzed Asymmetric Synthesis and Stereoselective Reactions
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Catalytic Asymmetric α-Addition of Isocyanoacetamides to Aldehydes

Contributor(s): Mark Lautens, Jacki Kitching
H. Mihara, Y. Xu, N. E. Shepherd, S. Matsunaga*, M. Shibasaki*
The University of Tokyo, Japan
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Publication History

Publication Date:
21 August 2009 (online)

Significance

The development of a heterobimetallic Ga/Yb-Schiff base complex for the catalytic asymmetric α-addition of α-isocyanoacetamides to aldehydes is described. The products are obtained in good yield and with high enantioselectivity.

Review: A. Dömling Chem. Rev. 2006, 106, 17-89.