Enantioselective synthesis of 1,2-, 1,3- and 1,4- aminoalcohols by the addition of dialkylzincs to 1,2-, 1,3- and 1,4- aminoaldehydes

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4020(98)00297-X

Chiral 1,3- and 1,4- aminoalcohols were prepared by the addition of functionalized dialkylzincs to 1,3-aliphatic and 1,4-unsaturated aminoaldehydes with good to excellent enantioselectivity. Syn- or anti-1,2- aminoalcohols are stereoselectively obtained by asymmetric addition of dialkylzincs to α-aminoaldehydes depending on the choice of the chiral catalyst. A chelate controlled addition is observed if less than stoichiometric amounts of Ti(Oi-Pr)₄ are used.