Tridentate ligands derived from L-tert-Leucine for the Cu(II) mediated asymmetric Henry reaction

WOS: 000291870700002Chiral tridentate Schiff base ligands were prepared from L-tert-Leucine and used as catalysts in the asymmetric Henry reaction in the presence of Cu(II) ions. Moderate enantiomeric excesses (up to 66%) and yields (up to 76%) of the desired beta-nitroalcohols were obtained.Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)Turkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Arastirma Kurumu (TUBITAK) [107T778]The authors are grateful to The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) for their support (project number 107T778)