Synfacts 2009(11): 1241-1241  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1218075
Metal-Catalyzed Asymmetric Synthesis and Stereoselective Reactions
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Chiral Anion-Controlled Axial Chirality of Gold(biphep) Complexes

Contributor(s): Hisashi Yamamoto, Cheol Hong Cheon
K. Aikawa, M. Kojima, K. Mikami*
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
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Publication Date:
22 October 2009 (online)

Significance

The authors have reported axial chirality of gold(biphep) complexes by using binaphthol-derived phosphate anions 2 and 3. Both enantiomers of the gold(biphep) complex were obtained in excellent enantioselectivity by simply changing a chiral anion. Furthermore, the authors have applied the enantiopure (S)-1-AuCl to the ­intramolecular hydroamination of allenes.