Catalytic aldol-transfer reactions with Al-alkoxide trapping

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/j.tetlet.2006.02.044

Al-BINOL catalyzed aldol-transfer reactions of aldehydes with diacetonealcohol conducted with Al-alkoxide trapping gave aldol adducts in good yields. The best yields were obtained with electron-rich aromatic aldehydes (e.g., 83% yield with 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzaldehyde).