Qifeng Lin, Yingdong Duan, Yao Li, Ruijun Jian, Kai Yang, Zongbin Jia, Yu Xia, Long Zhang, Sanzhong Luo
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Enantioselective SN1-type reaction via electrochemically generated chiral α-Imino carbocation intermediate
Electrochemical reactions via carbocation intermediates remain fundamental transformations that build up molecular functionality and complexity in a sustainable manner. Enantioselective control of such processes is a great challenge in a highly ionic electrolyte solution. Here, we report an anodic generation of chiral α-imino carbocation intermediates by enamine catalysis. The chiral carbocation intermediates can be intercepted by a variety of nucleophiles such as alcohols, water and thiols with high stereoselectivity. The key SN1 step proceeds via a tertiary amine-mediated proton shuttle that facilitates facial selection in reacting with carbocation.
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