C 2 Diamine, pseudo-C 2 poly(amide) and poly(urea) as chiral inductors in asymmetric catalysis

Abstract

Chiral C₂ diamine, poly(amide) and poly(urea) act as inductors both in asymmetric hydride transfer reduction of acetophenone and carbon–carbon bond formation with high enantioselectivity of up to 95% enantiomeric excess.