1. Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ), Av. Pa?sos Catalans 16, 43007, Tarragona (Spain);2. Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA), Passeig Llu?s Companys, 23, 08010, Barcelona (Spain)
Abstract:
We report the first enantioselective C? C bond formation through C? O bond cleavage using aryl ester counterparts. This method is characterized by its wide substrate scope and results in the formation of quaternary stereogenic centers with high yields and asymmetric induction.