Table 1 Optimization of reaction conditions
From: A modular approach to catalytic stereoselective synthesis of chiral 1,2-diols and 1,3-diols
Entry | Photocatalyst | Ligand | Solvent | Yield of 3ca (%) | ee of 3ca (%) |
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1b | PC (20 mol%) | L1 | EtOAc | 30 | 60 |
2 | PC (20 mol%) | L2 | EtOAc | 24 | 45 |
3 | PC (20 mol%) | L3 | EtOAc | 10 | 36 |
4 | PC (20 mol%) | L4 | EtOAc | 42 | 30 |
5 | PC (20 mol%) | L5 | EtOAc | 11 | 35 |
6 | PC (20 mol%) | L6 | EtOAc | 43 | 80 |
7 | TBADT (2 mol%) | L6 | Acetone | 47 | 85 |
8 | TBADT (2 mol%) | L6 | Acetone:PhCF3 = 1:1 | 47 | 90 |
9c | TBADT (5 mol%) | L6 | Acetone:PhCF3 = 1:1 | 71 | 90 |