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Asymmetric cyclopropanation of alkenes catalyzed by a rhodium {open_quotes}chiral fortress{close_quotes} porphyrin

Journal Article · · Organometallics
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  1. Univ. of Texas, Austin, TX (United States)

The authors investigated the use of chiral rhodium porphyrin catalysts for the production of predominantly syn isomers in the cyclopropanation of alkenes. The reactions display good diastereoselectivity on some cases, but only modest enantioselectivities are observed. 15 refs., 3 figs., 1 tab.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
458737
Journal Information:
Organometallics, Journal Name: Organometallics Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 11; ISSN ORGND7; ISSN 0276-7333
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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