Synthesis of axially chiral N,N-diethyl 2,6-disubstituted benzamides utilizing planar chiral (arene)chromium complexes

Abstract

Axially chiral N,N-diethyl 2,6-disubstituted benzamides are prepared stereoselectively in an optically active form from a planar chiral (arene)chromium complex.

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