Practical, highly stereoselective allyl- and crotylsilylation of aldehydes catalyzed by readily available Cinchona alkaloid amide

Abstract

We have demonstrated that bidentate Lewis base catalysts can be constructed based on the Cinchona alkaloid structure that promote highly stereoselective reactions of allyl- and crotyltrichlorosilane with aromatic as well as aliphatic aldehydes (90-99% ee, >98% diastereoselectivity). The catalysts are available in a one-pot procedure in >70% yield from cheap starting materials and promote the allylation reactions at ambient temperature. Gram scale reactions with catalyst recovery and reuse showcased the practicality of the catalytic system. © 2013 The Royal Society of Chemistry.