Heterogeneous asymmetric aminohydroxylation of alkenes using a silica gel-supported bis-cinchona alkaloid

Abstract

Excellent enantioselectivities of up to >99% ee have been achieved in the heterogeneous asymmetric aminohydroxylation of trans-cinnamate derivatives using silica gel-supported (QN)₂PHAL [SGS-(QN)₂PHAL 1]; the dark brown 1·Os complex, recovered by simple filtration after reaction, could be reused without any loss of enantioselectivity.

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