Isomerization of Terminal Epoxides by a [Pd–H] Catalyst: A Combined Experimental and Theoretical Mechanistic Study

…, E Larionov, C Besnard, L Guenee…

Index: Vyas, Devendra J.; Larionov, Evgeny; Besnard, Celine; Guenee, Laure; Mazet, Clement Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2013 , vol. 135, # 16 p. 6177 - 6183

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Abstract

An unusual palladium hydride complex has been shown to be a competent catalyst in the isomerization of a variety of terminal and internal epoxides. The reaction displayed broad scope and synthetic utility. Experimental and theoretical evidence are provided for an unprecedented hydride mechanism characterized by two distinct enantio-determining steps. These results hold promise for the development of an enantioselective variant of the ...