A chiral phosphoric acid-catalyzed ring-opening of meso-epoxides was developed. A range of 2-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptanes were obtained in high yields with excellent enantioselectivities. In addition, the hydroxyl and amide groups in the… Click to show full abstract
A chiral phosphoric acid-catalyzed ring-opening of meso-epoxides was developed. A range of 2-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptanes were obtained in high yields with excellent enantioselectivities. In addition, the hydroxyl and amide groups in the products provided handles for further derivatization.
               
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