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Cram rule actually allows the analysis of the stereochemical outcome of such a<br />

reaction. On the basis of the nature of the substituents at the chiral centre, two different<br />

conformations of the substrate 21 were proposed together with the favored trajectory of the<br />

attacking nucleophile to explain the preferential formation of 22 and 23, respectively<br />

(Scheme I.3.6).<br />

a) Cram-chelate rule : 23 If chelation between the carbonyl group and one of the<br />

substituents of the α-stereocentre facilitated by a metal cation can occur, the transition state<br />

is locked into the conformation 24, leading to 23 as the major product (Scheme I.3.7).<br />

Nu<br />

Nu - 24 23<br />

R O<br />

S<br />

L<br />

M<br />

Met<br />

S R<br />

M<br />

L<br />

OH<br />

Cram-chelate or<br />

anti-Felkin product<br />

Scheme I.3.7<br />

b) Cram rule: 22b If chelation can not occur, 25 was proposed to be the preferred reactive<br />

conformation based on steric reasons. Consequently, L is oriented anti to the carbonyl<br />

group. A nucleophile will now preferably attack from side of S, leading to 22 as the major<br />

product (Scheme I.3.8).<br />

L<br />

R<br />

M<br />

S<br />

O<br />

Nu -<br />

L<br />

R<br />

M<br />

Nu<br />

S<br />

25 22<br />

OH<br />

Cram or<br />

Felkin product<br />

Scheme I.3.8<br />

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