title: Ferrocenylphosphines as new catalysts for Baylis-Hillman reactions.
abstract: [reaction: see text] Readily available ferrocenyldialkylphosphines are effective air-stable catalysts for Baylis-Hillman reaction between aldehydes and acrylates, affording the corresponding adducts in high yields and short reaction times. A set of readily accessible planar chiral ferrocenyldialkylphosphines have been tested in asymmetric Baylis-Hillman reactions. The best enantioselectivities were obtained using Mandyphos as chiral catalyst (up to 65% ee).
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain.
authors.forename: Susana Isabel
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Pereira
authors.forename: Javier
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Adrio
authors.forename: Artur M S
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: Juan Carlos
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Carretero