Synthesis 2011(13): 2011-2043  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1260022
REVIEW
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TADDOL-Derived Phosphonites, Phosphites, and Phosphoramidites in Asymmetric Catalysis

Hon Wai Lam*
EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, Joseph Black Building, The King’s Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3JJ, UK
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Publikationsverlauf

Received 14 January 2011
Publikationsdatum:
10. Mai 2011 (online)

Abstract

In metal-based asymmetric catalysis, desirable attributes for chiral ligands include low cost, simplicity of synthesis, and ease of variation to enable fine-tuning of a particular transformation. TADDOL-derived phosphonites, phosphites, and phosphoramidites constitute one family of chiral ligand that possesses these features. In recent times, these ligands have excelled in a wide range of catalytic asymmetric reactions. This review article summarizes progress in this area.

1 Introduction

2 Synthesis of TADDOL-Derived Phosphorus Ligands

3 Hydrosilylations

4 Hydroborations and Diborations

5 Hydrogenations

6 Conjugate Additions

7 Allylic Substitutions

8 Nucleophilic Allylations

9 Cycloadditions

10 Miscellaneous Reactions

11 Conclusion