Institut de Recherches sur la Catalyse--UPR CNRS 5401, 2 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69626 Villeurbanne, France
Abstract:
Chiral bis(oxazoline)-based Rh(I)-, Ir(I)- and Ru(II)-complexes have been prepared and used for asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of prochiral ketones. The presence of a free hydroxyl group on the ligand is necessary for high enantioselectivity. With acetophenone, up to 50% conversion and 89% ee were achieved.