10.1021/ja075653v
The research explores the development of a new class of urea-based organocatalysts with an N-sulfinyl substituent that serves both as an acidifying group and a chiral controlling element. The purpose of this study is to enhance the enantioselectivity in the aza-Henry reaction, which involves the addition of nitroalkanes to imines, by using these novel organocatalysts. The researchers synthesized various N-sulfinyl urea and thiourea catalysts and tested their performance in the aza-Henry reaction. Key chemicals used in the study include tert-butanesulfinamide, isocyanates, isothiocyanates, and nitroethane. The study concludes that N-sulfinyl ureas are effective organocatalysts, achieving high enantioselectivity and diastereoselectivity in the aza-Henry reaction with both aromatic and aliphatic N-Boc imines. Notably, this is the first report of enantioselective H-bonding-catalyzed additions to aliphatic N-Boc imines. The findings highlight the potential of N-sulfinyl ureas as versatile and efficient organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
10.1080/00397911.2018.1540047
The research presents a solvent-free, sonochemical method for synthesizing chiral tert-butanesulfinimines using silica-supported p-toluenesulfonic acid (pTSA-SiO2) as a catalyst. This green chemistry approach leverages ultrasound technology to enhance reaction efficiency, yielding high-quality products with minimal waste and without the need for toxic solvents. The study explores the synthesis of various tert-butanesulfinimines from different aldehydes under optimized conditions, achieving excellent yields and demonstrating the versatility and environmental benefits of the method. Key chemicals involved include chiral tert-butanesulfinamides, various aldehydes (aromatic, aliphatic, and heteroaromatic), and the pTSA-SiO2 catalyst, which facilitates the condensation reaction under solvent-free and aerobic conditions.