Abstract
From simple to complex: Starting from easily accessible isoquinolones 1 (X=Br, OH), complex cyclobutane photoproducts such as compound 2 can be obtained with high enantioselectivity (88-96% ee) through the use of a chiral template. Compound 3, which was isolated in 53% ee starting from a racemic substrate, is the product of a unique, unprecedented kinetic resolution process.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8416-8419 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie International Edition in English |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 36 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 29 Aug 2011 |
Keywords
- cycloaddition
- enantioselectivity
- hydrogen bonds
- kinetic resolution
- photochemistry