Slocumb HS, Nie S, Dong VM, Yang XH. Enantioselective Selenol-ene Using Rh-Hydride Catalysis.
J Am Chem Soc 2022;
144:18246-18250. [PMID:
36162123 DOI:
10.1021/jacs.2c08475]
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Abstract
This study showcases the first enantioselective hydroselenation of styrenes. Organoselenium building blocks are accessed with selectivity for the branched isomer. Through a Rh-hydride pathway, C-Se bonds can be forged with excellent regio- and enantiocontrol.
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