The highly enantioselective asymmetric allylic alkylation of Morita-Baylis-Hillman carbonates with anthrones is presented. The reaction is simply catalyzed by cinchona alkaloid derivatives affording the final alkylated products in good yields and excellent enantioselectivities.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4655356 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep16886 | DOI Listing |
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