| Literature DB >> 21780842 |
Xiaodan Zhao1, Daniel A DiRocco, Tomislav Rovis.
Abstract
An efficient enantioselective approach to form trans-γ-lactams in up to 99% yield, 93% ee, and >20/1 dr using unactivated imines has been developed. The cyclohexyl-substituted azolium and the weak base sodium o-chlorobenzoate are most suitable for this transformation. Notably, the process involves cooperative catalysis by an N-heterocyclic carbene and a Brønsted acid.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21780842 PMCID: PMC3155423 DOI: 10.1021/ja205714g
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Am Chem Soc ISSN: 0002-7863 Impact factor: 15.419