Abstract
The Michael addition to nitroolefins of manganese enolates derived from an array of ketones is reported. The desired 1,4-adducts are obtained in high yield and excellent diastereo- and regioselectivity, the sole kinetic adduct being obtained in the case of nonsymmetrical ketones. The effect of a thiourea-type organocatalyst on the addition of several representative nitroolefins to the kinetic manganese enolate derived from isopropyl ethyl ketone is also reported.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2829-2832 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Synlett |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 9 Nov 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Enolates
- Manganese
- Michael addition
- Nitroolefins
- Selectivity