Towards a Zinc‐Catalyzed Asymmetric Hydrogenation/Transfer Hydrogenation of Imines |
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| Authors: | Svenja Werkmeister Steffen Fleischer Dr Kathrin Junge Prof Dr Matthias Beller |
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| Institution: | Leibniz‐Institut für Katalyse e.V. an der Universit?t Rostock, Albert‐Einstein‐Stra?e?29a, 18059 Rostock (Germany), Fax: (+49)?381‐1281‐5000 |
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| Abstract: | The first asymmetric hydrogenation/transfer hydrogenation of imines to amines using zinc(II) triflate in combination with chiral ligands is described. The monodentate binaphthophosphepine ligand ( 3g ) provided the highest enantioselectivities. Using different imines, the corresponding amines were obtained in moderate yields and enantioselectivities. |
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| Keywords: | asymmetric synthesis amines hydrogenation imines zinc |
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