Short enantioselective synthesis of ephedrine, amphetamine and their analogues via two stereocentered Co(III)-catalyzed hydrolytic kinetic resolution of racemic syn-benzyloxy epoxide
Title | Short enantioselective synthesis of ephedrine, amphetamine and their analogues via two stereocentered Co(III)-catalyzed hydrolytic kinetic resolution of racemic syn-benzyloxy epoxide |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2015 |
Authors | Lalwani, KG, Sudalai, A |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 56 |
Issue | 46 |
Pagination | 6488-6490 |
Date Published | NOV |
ISSN | 0040-4039 |
Keywords | Amphetamine, Cationic hydrogenation, Hydrolytic kinetic resolution, Phenethylamine, Stereogenic centers |
Abstract | An efficient route for the synthesis of 6 drugs belonging to phenethylamine and amphetamine classes in excellent overall yields and high optical purity has been described. The strategy involves introduction of stereogenic centers by means of two-stereocentered Co(III)-catalyzed hydrolytic kinetic resolution (HKR) of racemic syn-benzyloxy epoxide followed by Pd-catalyzed regioselective cationic hydrogenation of amino alcohols as the key reactions. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.tetlet.2015.10.010 |
Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign) | Foreign |
Impact Factor (IF) | 2.347 |
Divison category:
Chemical Engineering & Process Development