Abstract
A general method for the one-pot, three-component Strecker reaction of ketones was developed using Brønsted acids as organocatalysts. A series of α-aminonitriles were obtained in good to excellent yields (79-99%). A preliminary extension to a catalytic enantioselective three-component Strecker reaction of ketones (up to 40% ee) is also described.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1399-1405 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 12 2010 |