Synfacts 2008(7): 0739-0739  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1078457
Metal-Catalyzed Asymmetric Synthesis and Stereoselective Reactions
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Rhodium-Catalyzed Enantioselective Silaboration of α,β-Unsaturated Esters

Contributor(s): Mark Lautens, Valentina Aureggi
C. Walter, M. Oestreich*
University of Münster, Germany
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Publication History

Publication Date:
20 June 2008 (online)

Significance

The development of the Rh(I)-catalyzed conjugate silylation of acyclic α,β-unsaturated carboxyl compounds is reported. This protocol is versatile and complements the existing methods for the synthesis of α-chiral organosilanes.