Michael additions to α,β-unsaturated sulphoximides in two-phase systems. Kinetic resolution by means of chiral phase-transfer catalysts
Abstract
Addition of nucleophiles to α,β-unsaturated sulphoximides is a facile reaction in two-phase systems. The chiral phase-transfer catalyst N-benzylquininium chloride is capable of asymmetric selection in the reaction of the α,β-unsaturated sulphoximides with thiols, enantiomeric excesses being in the range 1–13%.