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Synfacts 2010(1): 0081-0081  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1218501
Metal-Catalyzed Asymmetric Synthesis and Stereoselective Reactions
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Cationic Rh(I)/Ag(I) Complexes Catalyzed the Synthesis of Tetrasubstituted Alkenes

Contributor(s): Hisashi Yamamoto, Cheol Hong Cheon
D. Hojo, K. Noguchi, K. Tanaka*
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan
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21 December 2009 (online)

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The authors reported a novel asymmetric cascade reaction that is catalyzed cooperatively by cationic rhodium and silver complexes. The tetrasubstituted alkenes were obtained in good yields and excellent enantioselectivities. Furthermore, tetrasubstituted alkenes with helical chirality were obtained with excellent enantio­selectivity after single recrystallization, which can be applied to light-driven molecular motors.