A simple and efficient method for the preparation of homochiral amines: Application to the synthesis of a new C2 symmetric triamine

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0040-4039(96)01140-9

Using a one-pot reaction, (R)-styrene oxide has been converted into a variety of novel diamines and a C₂ symmetric triamine. Yields range from 63-93%. The method is simple, efficient and is considerably shorter than other synthetic approaches.