Asymmetric Diels-Alder Reactions with α,β-Unsaturated Acetals
Chiral α,β-unsaturated acetals derived from 2,4-pentanediol are shown to undergo Lewis acid promoted Diels-Alder reactions with good diastereoselectivity.
Sammakia, Tarek,Berliner, Martin A.
p. 6890 - 6891
(2007/10/02)
Chiral (Acyloxy)borane (CAB): A Powerful and Practical Catalyst for Asymmetric Diels-Alder Reactions
Chiral (acyloxy)borane complexes catalyze the Diels-Alder reaction of α,β-unsaturated aldehydes to bring about remarkable induction.