Synlett 1996; 1996(4): 387-388
DOI: 10.1055/s-1996-5404
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Hyperbranched Macromolecules in Asymmetric Catalysis

Carsten Bolm* , Nadine Derrien, Andreas Seger
  • *Fachbereich Chemie der Philipps-Universität Marburg, Hans-Meerwein-Sraße, D-35032 Marburg, Germany, Fax (Int.) 6421 28 8917; Bitnet Bolm@ps1515.chemie.uni-marburg.de
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31 December 2000 (online)

Chiral hyperbranched macromolecules catalyze the enantioselective diethylzinc addition to benzaldehyde. The corresponding secondary alcohol has been obtained in high yield with good enantioselectivity (up to 86% ee).

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