Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064 (P.R. China), Fax: (+86)?28‐8541‐8249
Abstract:
Asymmetric catalysis : A facile enantioselective Strecker reaction of ketimines with trimethylsilyl cyanide (TMSCN) was realized by employing chiral (S)‐BNPNa 3 e and PBAP as an additive (see image). A wide substrate scope and good‐to‐excellent enantioselectivities were achieved.