Abstract
Highly efficient iridium catalyzed asymmetric transfer hydrogenation of simple ketones with ethanol as a hydrogen donor has been developed. By using chiral spiro iridium catalysts (S)-1a a series of alkyl aryl ketones were hydrogenated to chiral alcohols with up to 98% ee.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6123-6125 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 28 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 11 Apr 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |