Synthesis of a new C2-symmetric chiral diol: Application to asymmetric allylboration

(2R,3R)-1,4-Dimethoxy-1,1,4,4-tetraphenylbutane-2,3-diol: Valuable reagent in the asymmetric synthesis of organoboronates

Tartrate-derived (2R,3R)-1,4-dimethoxy-1,1,4,4-tetraphenylbutane-2,3-diol has found diverse applications in asymmetric organic synthesis. Among these, its utilization as a protecting group for boronic acids has been investigated extensively. Besides being extraordinarily stable and thus allowing a plethora of transformations, it enables access to various diastereo- and enantiomerically pure organoboron reagents and versatile intermediates in asymmetric synthesis.

Asymmetric Allylboration of Aldehydes and Ketones Using 3,3‘-Disubstitutedbinaphthol-Modified Boronates

Allylboronates derived from 3,3'-disubstituted 2,2'-binaphthols react with aldehydes and ketones to give the expected allylated products with up to >99:1 er. Highest selectivities were observed for aromatic ketones. The bis(trifluoromethyl) derivative is particularly outstanding in terms of reactivity, selectivity, and robustness. [reaction: see text]