ChemInform Abstract: Highly Enantioselective Conjugate Addition of Cyclic Diketones to β,γ-Unsaturated α-Ketoesters Catalyzed by an N,N′-Dioxide—Cu(OTf)2 Complex.
Abstract
Title reaction provides access towards hexahydrobenzopyrans in high yields and excellent enantioselectivities (up to 99% e.e.).