Abstract
Abstract
Homochiral derivatives of 1,1′-binaphthyl-2,2′-diamine and
various α-amino acids were prepared using a convenient
procedure. They were tested as organocatalysts for 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition
of aromatic nitrones to (E)-crotonaldehyde.
The L-phenylalanine-based catalyst 10 afforded superior results, with good ENDO diastereoselectivity, and enantioselectivity
of up to 95% ee.