Catalytic enantioselective synthesis of fluoromethylated stereocenters by asymmetric hydrogenation?

Chemical Science Pub Date: 2022-06-29 DOI: 10.1039/D2SC02685F

Abstract

Fluoromethyl groups possess specific steric and electronic properties and serve as a bioisostere of alcohol, thiol, nitro, and other functional groups, which are important in an assortment of molecular recognition processes. Herein we report a catalytic method for the asymmetric synthesis of a variety of enantioenriched products bearing fluoromethylated stereocenters with excellent yields and enantioselectivities. Various N,P-ligands were designed and applied in the hydrogenation of fluoromethylated olefins and vinyl fluorides.

Graphical abstract: Catalytic enantioselective synthesis of fluoromethylated stereocenters by asymmetric hydrogenation
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