Gold(I)-catalyzed asymmetric aldol reaction of methyl isocyanoacetate with fluorinated benzaldehydes

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)77013-4

In the title reaction, successive substitution of hydrogen atoms in the phenyl ring of benzaldehyde by fluorine atoms brought about gradual alteration of both diastereo- and enantioselectivities in the corresponding oxazolines formation. The highest value