Asymmetric Brønsted acid catalyzed carbonyl activation - Organocatalytic domino electrocyclization-halogenation reaction

Magnus Rueping*, Winai Ieawsuwan

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Abstract

A highly efficient Brønsted acid catalyzed enantioselective Nazarov cyclization-bromination reaction has been developed. The protocol gives access to highly functionalized trans-4,5-substituted 5-bromocyclopentenone derivatives in good yields and with excellent enantioselectivities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)11450-11452
Number of pages3
JournalCHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
Volume47
Issue number41
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 7 2011
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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