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ligand, it assumes a tetrahedral configuration at the Zn atom. This results in an elongated<br />

Zn-C bond (1.98 Å) leading to its enhanced reactivity. 49c<br />

1.95 Å<br />

N N Me 2Zn<br />

Me Zn Me<br />

180 o<br />

Me<br />

145 o<br />

Me<br />

N<br />

Zn<br />

N<br />

1.98 Å<br />

Fig. II.1.2. Tetrahedral configuration of Et 2 Zn<br />

Using this strategy, both 1,2- and 1,4-addition of R 2 Zn to various carbonyl<br />

substrates have been carried out. 47 In one such example, aldehyde 44 was converted to<br />

enantiomerically enriched alcohol 45 with 98% eeusing dialkylzinc in presence of<br />

binapthyl derivative 46 (Scheme II.1.7). 50<br />

O<br />

H<br />

i<br />

OH<br />

Et<br />

OH<br />

N<br />

44 45<br />

46<br />

(i) 3 mol% 46, Et 2 Zn, toluene, 25 o C.<br />

Scheme II.1.7<br />

Various homogeneous chiral catalysts and ligands which have been utilized for the<br />

reaction include amino alcohols, piperazines, transition metal salts with diols, quaternary<br />

ammonium salts, secondary and tertiary amino alcohols, bipyridyl diol, amino alcohols,<br />

and oxazaborolidines. Some of these combinations can effectively catalyze the addition of<br />

Et 2 Zn as well as other alkyl/alkynyl zinc reagents to aldehydes with high ees. In addition,<br />

heterogeneous chiral catalysts comprising of polymer-, alumina-, and silica gel-supported<br />

chiral amino alcohols have also been utilized for these transformations. The polymer<br />

supported catalysts are most efficient in this class. Addition of dialkylzincs to racemic<br />

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