Copper(II) in organic synthesis. VIII enantioselective Michael reactions with chiral copper(II) complexes as catalysts

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4020(01)88385-X

Using copper(II) chiral complexes as catalysts, enantioselective Michael reactions were performed. The degree of enantioselectivity depended on the design of the catalyst and the best results (70% e.e.) were obtained with tetradentate ligands.