Synfacts 2009(11): 1240-1240  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1218077
Metal-Catalyzed Asymmetric Synthesis and Stereoselective Reactions
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Copper-Catalyzed Allylic Oxidation of 4,5-Epoxycyclohex-1-ene

Contributor(s): Hisashi Yamamoto, Pingfan Li
Q. Tan, M. Hayashi*
Kobe University, Japan
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Publication History

Publication Date:
22 October 2009 (online)

Significance

The copper/chiral N,N-bidentate imine complex catalyzed enantioselective allylic oxidation of 4,5-epoxycyclohex-1-ene is reported. This desymmetrization reaction is applied to the synthesis of a key intermediate in the synthesis of an O-protected 2-deoxystreptamine precursor.