A facile Cu(I)/TF-BiphamPhos-catalyzed asymmetric approach to unnatural α-amino acid derivatives containing gem-bisphosphonates

J Am Chem Soc. 2011 Aug 3;133(30):11757-65. doi: 10.1021/ja2043563. Epub 2011 Jul 13.

Abstract

A novel catalytic asymmetric Michael addition of azomethine ylide with β-substituted alkylidene bisphosphates was realized in the presence of a chiral copper(I)/TF-BiphamPhos complex. The present system provides a unique and facile access to enantioenriched unnatural α-amino acid derivatives containing gem-bisphosphonates (gem-BPs) in high yields with excellent diastereoselectivities and enantioselectivities. Subsequent transformations lead to the expedient preparation of biologically active unnatural α-amino acid derivatives containing BPs and bisphosphonic acids without loss of diastereo- and enantiomeric excess.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acids / chemical synthesis*
  • Amino Acids / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Coordination Complexes / chemistry*
  • Copper / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Organophosphonates / chemistry*
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Coordination Complexes
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Organophosphonates
  • TF-BiphamPhos
  • Copper