Abstract
Biomimetic reduction of benzoylformate to mandelate with 97-99% ee was achieved with the diastereomeric, bridged NADH models (S.S)-1 and (R.S)-1. The oligomethylene bridge acts as an 'enzyme wall' and hinders the approach of the substrate from one side of the dihydropyridine ring. Isomers 1 were synthesized from the corresponding bridged nicotinate precursor, which was prepared by the reaction of formyl-substituted (vinylimino)phosphorane with methyl propiolate.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1207-1211 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition in English |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1997 Jan 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Asymmetric synthesis
- Macrocycles
- NADH model compounds
- Pyridinophanes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)