Copper-catalyzed asymmetric 1,4-conjugate addition of Grignard reagents to linear α,β,γ,δ-unsaturated ketones

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Jun 11;49(46):5292-4. doi: 10.1039/c3cc42088d.

Abstract

A highly regioselective and enantioselective copper-catalyzed 1,4-conjugate addition of Grignard reagents to linear α,β,γ,δ-unsaturated ketones was developed. The 1,4-addition products were obtained regioselectively in high yields with up to 98% ee.