Catalytic, Enantioselective α‐Alkylation of Azlactones with Non‐Conjugated Alkenes via Directed Nucleopalladation

A palladium(II)‐catalyzed enantioselective α‐alkylation of azlactones with non‐conjugated alkenes is described. The reaction employs a chiral BINOL‐derived phosphoric acid as the source of stereoinduction and a cleavable bidentate directing group appended to the alkene to control the regioselectivity and stabilize the nucleopalladated alkylpalladium(II) intermediate in the catalytic cycle. A wide range of azlactones were found to be compatible under the optimal conditions to afford products bearing α,α‐disubstituted α‐amino acid derivatives with high yields and high enantioselectivity.

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