摘要
A direct asymmetric tandem reaction of a-nitro ketones with b g-unsaturated a-ketoesters was found to be catalyzed by a bifunctional rosin-derived thiourea and gave 5-nitro-2-actoxyl-2-pentenates in excellent ee values and yields,a much better result than previously reported.Furthermore,through theoretical analysis,literature research and experimental verifications,a new mechanism involving an inverse-electron-demand Diels–Alder（IEDDAR） and a retro-Henry reaction was proposed.
A direct asymmetric tandem reaction of a-nitro ketones with b g-unsaturated a-ketoesters was found to be catalyzed by a bifunctional rosin-derived thiourea and gave 5-nitro-2-actoxyl-2-pentenates in excellent ee values and yields,a much better result than previously reported.Furthermore,through theoretical analysis,literature research and experimental verifications,a new mechanism involving an inverse-electron-demand Diels–Alder（IEDDAR） and a retro-Henry reaction was proposed.
基金
the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21071068 and 21372107)
the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. lzujbky-2012-k08)
