Catalytic asymmetric synthesis of the alkaloid (+)-myrtine [PDF]
A new protocol for the asymmetric synthesis of trans-2,6-disubstituted-4-piperidones has been developed using a catalytic enantioselective conjugate addition reaction in combination with a diastereoselective lithiation–substitution sequence; an efficient
Adriaan J. Minnaard+62 more
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Enantioselective optical gradient forces using 3D structured vortex light [PDF]
Here we highlight enantioselective optical gradient forces present in 3D structured optical vortex tweezing systems. One chiral force originates from the circular polarization of the light, while remarkably the other is independent of the input polarization, even occurring for unpolarized light, and is not present in 2D structured light nor propagating
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Three Dimensional Orientation of Complex Molecules Excited by Two-Color Femtosecond Pulses [PDF]
We study the excitation of asymmetric-top (including chiral) molecules by two-color femtosecond laser pulses. In the cases of non-chiral asymmetric-top molecules excited by an orthogonally polarized two-color pulse, we demonstrate, classically and quantum mechanically, three-dimensional orientation.
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Highly efficient synthesis of the tricyclic core of Taxol by cascade metathesis [PDF]
An efficient enantioselective synthesis of the ABC tricyclic core of the anticancer drug Taxol is reported. The key step of this synthesis is a cascade metathesis reaction, which leads in one operation to the required tricycle if appropriate fine-tuning ...
Aldegunde M. J.+39 more
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Enantioselective adsorption on magnetic surfaces [PDF]
From the beginning of molecular theory, the interplay of chirality and magnetism has intrigued scientists. There is still the question if enantiospecific adsorption of chiral molecules occurs on magnetic surfaces. Enantiomer discrimination was conjectured to arise from chirality-induced spin separation within the molecules and exchange interaction with
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Ferrocene-derived P,N ligands : synthesis and application in enantioselective catalysis [PDF]
Due to their unique steric and electronic properties, air-stability and modular structure, chiral hybrid P,N-ferrocenyl ligands play a prominent role in the field of asymmetric catalysis.
Noël, Timothy, Van der Eycken, Johan
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Enantioselective Total Synthesis of (+)-Cassiol [PDF]
An enantioselective total synthesis of (+)-cassiol is reported. The complex derived from Pd-2(pmdba)(3) and enantiopure t-BuPHOX ligand catalyzes enantioconvergent decarboxylative alkylation to generate the quaternary carbon stereocenter at an early ...
Mohr, Justin T.+2 more
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Chromium(II)-catalyzed enantioselective arylation of ketones
The chromium-catalyzed enantioselective addition of carbo halides to carbonyl compounds is an important transformation in organic synthesis. However, the corresponding catalytic enantioselective arylation of ketones has not been reported to date. Herein,
Gang Wang+4 more
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Enantioselective Synthesis of cis-Decalins Using Organocatalysis and Sulfonyl Nazarov Reagents
The first organocatalytic synthesis of cis-decalins using sulfonyl Nazarov reagents is reported. The Jørgensen’s catalyst directs this highly enantioselective synthesis using different cyclohexenal derivatives.
Javier Peña+6 more
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Hydrazones as Singular Reagents in Asymmetric Organocatalysis [PDF]
This Minireview summarizes strategies and developments regarding the use of hydrazones as reagents in asymmetric organocatalysis, their distinct roles in nucleophile–electrophile, cycloaddition, and cyclization reactions.
Fernández Fernández, Rosario Fátima+4 more
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