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Computational and experimental structure-reactivity relationships: evidence for a side reaction in Alpine-Borane reductions of d-benzaldehydes.

ABSTRACT: Extraordinary stereoselectivity, approaching 100%, has been reported in the reductions of d-benzaldehydes by B-isopinocampheyl-9-borabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane (Alpine-Borane). This is likely because of the extreme size disparity of groups on either side of the carbonyl. Here, we present a structure-reactivity study whereby the reductions of variably substituted d-benzaldehydes are explored using highly sensitive measures for enantiomeric excess and relative reactivity. These results are compared to the relative rates predicted from density functional calculations. The results indicate that 2,6-disubstitution adversely affects the stereoselectivity by means of a non-selective reduction via the dehydroboration product of Alpine-Borane, 9-borabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane.

SUBMITTER: Zhu H

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4792110 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Dec

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Computational and experimental structure-reactivity relationships: evidence for a side reaction in Alpine-Borane reductions of d-benzaldehydes.

Zhu Hui H Reyes N Soledad NS Meyer Matthew P MP

Tetrahedron letters 20091201 49

Extraordinary stereoselectivity, approaching 100%, has been reported in the reductions of d-benzaldehydes by B-isopinocampheyl-9-borabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane (Alpine-Borane). This is likely because of the extreme size disparity of groups on either side of the carbonyl. Here, we present a structure-reactivity study whereby the reductions of variably substituted d-benzaldehydes are explored using highly sensitive measures for enantiomeric excess and relative reactivity. These resu ...[more]

PMID: 26989268

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