Proline-derived N-sullfonylcarboxamides:: Readily available, highly enantioselective and versatile catalysts for direct aldol reactions
Proline-derived N-sullfonylcarboxamides:: Readily available, highly enantioselective and versatile catalysts for direct aldol reactions
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DOI:
10.1002/adsc.200404126
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发表时间:
2004-08-01
影响因子:
5.4
通讯作者:
Lex, J
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作者:
Berkessel, A;Koch, B;Lex, J
Proline catalysis of the asymmetric direct aldol reaction involves both the secondary amine function and the carboxyl group of the amino acid. N-Sulfonylcarboxamides are known to be of similar acidity as carboxylic acids, and three N-arylsulfonyl derivatives Of L-proline amide were synthesized as functionalized and versatile derivatives Of L-Pro. Their catalytic performance was evaluated in the direct aldol addition of acetone to 4-nitrobenzaldehyde. Significantly improved reactivities and enantioselectivities were achieved in various solvents at low catalyst loadings (5-10 mol %) and at room temperature, with ees ranging up to 98%, whereas L-proline itself afforded a maximum ee of 80% (in DMSO). Thus, N-arylsulfonyl derivatives of proline amide represent a novel class of highly enantioselective catalysts for direct aldol reactions. Furthermore, the N-arylsulfonyl substituent suggests possibilities for incorporation into larger catalyst assemblies (including immobilization) without affecting the catalytically active functional groups.