Abstract
(Chemical Equation Presented) Twisted ethers: Introduction of a bulky alkylsulfinyl substituent ortho to the C-O axis of a diaryl ether imposes a powerful conformational preference (see scheme). The preference persists upon oxidation of the sulfoxide to a sulfone, leading to dynamic thermodynamic resolution of the atropisomeric ether. This is the first enantioselective synthesis of an atropisomeric diaryl ether not forming part of a macrocyclic ring.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 3234-3237 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue number | 17 |
| Early online date | 17 Mar 2008 |
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| Publication status | Published - 14 Apr 2008 |
Research Groups and Themes
- Organic & Biological
Keywords
- Atropisomerism
- Conformation analysis
- Diaryl ethers
- Sulfur