title: Catalytic enantioselective desymmetrization of meso-diamines: a dual small-molecule catalysis approach.
abstract: The desymmetrization of meso-diamines was accomplished via enantioselective monobenzoylation facilitated by the cooperative action of two small-molecule catalysts. A chiral acyl-transfer reagent is formed in situ through the interplay of benzoic anhydride, 4-(dimethylamino)pyridine as a nucleophilic catalyst, and a chiral amide-thiourea cocatalyst.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, USA.
authors.forename: Chandra Kanta
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: De
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Seidel