Abstract
Valuable vicinal 1,2-diols can be prepared with high enantioselectivity by the asymmetric ruthenium-catalyzed hydrogenation of aryl- and alkyl-substituted -hydroxy ketones (see scheme). The ligands, which are distinguished by their modular construction, display excellent enantioface differentiation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 7556-7559 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 41 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 28 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Asymmetric synthesis
- Diols
- Hydrogenation
- Phosphanes
- Ruthenium complexes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry