Synfacts 2007(6): 0611-0611  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-968493
Metal-Catalyzed Asymmetric Synthesis and Stereoselective Reactions
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A Working Model for Asymmetric Induction in Hydrovinylation Reactions

Contributor(s): Hisashi Yamamoto, Matthew B. Boxer
B. Saha, T. V. RajanBabu*
The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA
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Publication History

Publication Date:
22 May 2007 (online)

Significance

Asymmetric hydrovinylation of al­kenes with ethylene remains a very important and economical means for generation of useful chiral molecules. RajanBabu has enhanced the enantio­selectivity of this reaction by adding a methyl group at the 3′-position of the MOP ligand. A variety of vinyl arenes are hydrovinylated with good ee values (up to 81% ee).