A C(2)-symmetric tetraamine catalyst was developed for the asymmetric Michael addition of ketones to chalcones. The corresponding adducts 1,5-dicarbonyl compounds were obtained in good chemical yields with high levels of diastereo- and enantioselectivities (up to >99 : 1 dr and 93% ee) under mild conditions. By studying the ESI-MS of the intermediates, a proposed mechanism was disclosed.
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