title: Synthesis of 2,3-anti-3,4-anti and 2,3-anti-3,4-syn propionate motifs: a diastereoselective tandem sequence of Mukaiyama and free-radical-based hydrogen transfer reactions.
abstract: [reaction: see text] Reported herein is a strategy employing a Mukaiyama reaction in tandem with a hydrogen transfer reaction for the elaboration of 2,3-anti-3,4-anti and 2,3-anti-3,4-syn propionate motifs. The mode of complexation is controlled through monodentate or chelate pathways for the Mukaiyama reaction to give access to either syn or anti aldol products, precursors of the free-radical reduction reaction. Boron Lewis acid is used to control the free-radical reaction through the exocyclic pathway.
authors.affiliation: Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM), Bio-organic Chemistry Laboratory, 110 avenue des Pins Ouest, Montréal, Québec, Canada H2W 1R7. guindoy@ircm.qc.ca
authors.forename: Yvan
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Guindon
authors.forename: Michel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Prévost
authors.forename: Philippe
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mochirian
authors.forename: Brigitte
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Guérin