Asymmetric Phase-transfer Mediated Epoxidation of α, β-Enones Using Dendritic Catalysts Derived from Cinchona Alkaloids

Chiral phase-transfer catalysts, derived from cinchona alkaloids and Fréchet dendritic wedges up to generation two, have been synthesized. These chiral dendritic molecules have been used as PTCs in the epoxidation of α, β-enones, showing a moderate level of asymmetric induction.

Using Natural Cinchona Alkaloids to Promote the Enantioselective Addition of Dialkylzinc to N-Diphenylphosphinylimines

Cinchona alkaloids are utilized as chiral ligands to promote the enantioselective addition of dialkylzinc to N-diphenylphos-phinylimines affording enantiomerically enriched N-diphenyl-phosphinylamines in up to 91% ee.

An easy route to exotic 9-epimers of 9-amino-(9-deoxy) cinchona alkaloids with(8S,9R) and(8R,9S)-configurations through two inversions of configuration

Four exotic chiral organocatalysts, 9-amino-（9-deoxy） cinchona alkaloids with （8S, 9R） and （8R, 9S）- configurations, were conveniently synthesized for the first time in 27-72% total yields through two conversions of configuration at the 9-stereogenic centers of commercially available cinchona alkaloids.

A convenient microwave-assisted synthesis of cinchona alkaloid-derived ligands

An efficient synthesis of cinchona alkaloid-derived ligands based on solvent-free microwave-assisted reaction was described. The coupling of 1,4-dichlorophthalazine or 3,6-dichloropyridazine with quinine, cinchonine or cinchonidine provide bis-or monocinchona alkaloid-derived ligands in moderate to good yields （52-89%） within 15 min under optimum microwave conditions.

One-pot-synthesis of novel cinchonine-based phosphites

Cinchonine was employed as backbone for the synthesis of novel phosphite compounds with diol substituents. These monophosphinites were provided in one pot with the yields ranged from 63% to 75%. Their structures were confirmed by NMR spectroscopy and HRMS. C 2009 Sheng Yong Zhang. Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Chinese Chemical Society. All rights reserved.

A new free recoverable and reusable mono-alkaloid-type ligand and its use in preparation of ethyl(2R,3S)-2,3-dihydroxy-3-phenylpropionate

A new free recoverable and reusable mono-alkaloid-type ligand has been synthesized by a simple method. With highly polar groups, the ligand can be recycled and reused eight times to prepare ethyl （2R,3S）-2,3-dihydroxy-3-phenylpropionate with high yield and ee via asymmetric dihydroxylation （AD） reaction. C 2009 Sheng Yong Zhang. Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Chinese Chemical Society. All rights reserved.

Cinchona Alkaloid-catalyzed Asymmetric Direct Mannich Reaction of Malononitrile to Imine for Synthesis of β-Amino Malononitrile

The first direct asymmetric Mannich reaction of malononitrile to N-Boc-protected imines has been developed with cinchona alkaloid as catalyst. The procedure could tolerate a relatively wide range of substrates, and results in excellent yields and good enantioselectivities even in the presence of only 1 mol% of catalyst loading. The present work provides an easy access to β-amino malononitrile derivatives.

A green access to supported cinchona alkaloid amide catalysts for heterogeneous enantioselective allylsilylation of aldehydes and process intensity evaluation in batch and flow

We report herein a new class of polystyrene-supported cinchona alkaloid amide catalysts for enantioselective allylation of various aldehydes using allyltrichlorosilane under both batch and continuous flow conditions.The supported catalyst was synthesized using an environmentally benign coupling agent with a surfactant in aqueous media.Under batch conditions,consistently high yields and enantioselectivity were obtained for the allylation of aliphatic aldehydes with recycling and reuse of the catalyst for more than 10 runs.Subsequently,this catalytic system was successfully implemented into a packed bed flow reactor with similar efficiency and enantiose-lectivity.While flow is a viable option,the batch methodology has better potential for application at a larger-scale setting upon the comparison of space-time yield and catalyst loadings.With the sustainable synthesis and great recyclability of our polymeric catalyst,this methodology holds great potential for the large-scale delivery of valuable enantiopure homoallylic alcohols.

Computational studies of cinchona alkaloid-catalyzed asymmetric Michael additions

Cinchona alkaloid is one of the most effective organocatalysts that facilitate a wide range of transformations. To elucidate the mechanistic details and especially the origins of the observed high enantio- and diastereoselectivities, computational chemists have contributed dramatic efforts in this important area. This review covers the recent computational studies on the cinchona alkaloid-catalyzed asymmetric Michael additions, including both C-C and C-S bond formations, to present a general viewpoint of these fruitful advances. Based on the types of bond formation and the cinchona alkaloid catalysts, key information regarding the activation model and the origins of enantioselectivities is discussed.

Organocatalytic asymmetric allylic alkylation of sulfonylimidates with Morita-Baylis-Hillman carbonates

The asymmetric allylic alkylation reaction of sulfonylimidates with various Morita-Baylis-Hillman (MBH) carbonates was accomplished by the catalysis of commercially available cinchona alkaloids catalyst (DHQD)2AQN.The corresponding allylic alkylation products were obtained in good yields with high stereoselectivities (up to 99% ee,89:11 dr).

Enantioselective Synthesis of Terminal 1,2-Diols from Acyl Chlorides

Optically active terminal 1,2-diols were prepared with high enantiopurity via the TMS-quinidine-catalyzed en- antioselective cyclization of acyl chlorides and oxaziridine, followed by reductive ring-opening of the cycloadducts.

Visible light-promoted enantioselective aerobic oxidation of pyrazolones by phase transfer catalysis

An efficient and enantioselective aerobic oxidation of 4-substituted pyrazolones has been developed by phase transfer catalysis.Using visible light as the driving force and O_(2)(in air)as the oxidant,broad scopes(38 examples)of pyrazolones bearing an oxygen-attached carbon stereocenter at C-4 position were obtained in high yields(up to 98%)and excellent enantioselectivities(up to 93%ee)under mid conditions.The ready availability of catalyst,ease of operation,and low-cost and eco-friendly nature highlighted the practical utility of this visible lightpromoted enantioselective aerobic oxidation.