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Synlett 1996; 1996(2): 177-178
DOI: 10.1055/s-1996-5343
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Enantioselective Borane Catalyzed Reduction of Imines

Jean Michel Brunel, Gérard Buono*
  • *E.N.S.S.P.I.C.A.M., URA CNRS 1410, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques de St Jérôme, Université Aix-Marseille III, Avenue Escadrille Normandie Niemen, 13397 Marseille cedex 20, France
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31 December 2000 (online)

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The enantioselective borane reduction of imines catalyzed by an oxazaphospholidine-borane complex is reported. Optically active secondary amines are obtained with enantioselectivities of up to 63%.

Reduction - Enantioselective - Imine - Borane - Oxazaphospholidine borane complex

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