877384-24-2Relevant articles and documents
Hydrogenation of α-Keto Ethers: Dynamic Kinetic Resolution with a Heterogeneous Modified Catalyst and a Heterogeneous Base
Studer, Martin,Blaser, Hans-Ulrich,Burkhardt, Stephan
, p. 511 - 515 (2002)
The first successful example of the asymmetric hydrogenation of substituted α-keto ethers with Cinchona-modified Pt/Al2O3 is reported. In the absence of an additional base, kinetic resolution of the racemic starting material was observed with high diastereoselectivity and ee's up to 98% at conversions of a strong reaction acceleration but racemic product. Immobilization of OH- on solid ion exchangers resulted in the desired dynamic kinetic resolution, and ee's of >80% were obtained at >95% conversion. These effects are rationalized on the basis of a simple kinetic and structural model.