An intramolecular, Ni(0)-mediated approach to the nonracemic biaryl portion of vancomycin

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(99)00557-2

Using a tether derived from tartaric acid to which is attached two halogenated phenylglycine residues, a Ni(0)-induced biaryl coupling can be effected with complete control of axial chirality.