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Improved Methodology for the Preparation of Chiral Amines

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1.5.2.2. Kinetic Resolution<br />

Kinetic resolution is based on <strong>the</strong> difference in reactivity rate <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> two enantiomers with a<br />

chiral entity which is used in catalytic amount. [28] The chiral entity can be ei<strong>the</strong>r a biological<br />

catalyst (e.g. enzyme) or a chemical catalyst (e.g. chiral metal complex or organocatalyst).<br />

Rule <strong>of</strong> thumb <strong>for</strong> kinetic resolution to be successful is that one enantiomer must react faster<br />

than <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r. In such situation <strong>the</strong>oretically, 50% <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> product from one enantiomer and<br />

50% <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> unreacted enantiomer should be obtained. Scheme 1.2 showing one example<br />

describing this condition in which racemic β-aryl-β-hydroxy esters with different substitution<br />

patterns on <strong>the</strong> aryl moiety provides preferably <strong>the</strong> (R)-enantiomer with 93-98% ee and 32-<br />

41% isolated yield. [29]<br />

Ph<br />

Ph<br />

N<br />

H<br />

Ph<br />

N<br />

HO<br />

BrZnCH 2 CO 2 tBu(8equiv.)<br />

CO 2 tBu<br />

Prolinol ligand (5.0 mol%)<br />

CO 2 tBu<br />

CO 2 tBu<br />

Ar<br />

OH<br />

THF, reflux<br />

Ar<br />

OH<br />

Ar<br />

Scheme 1.2. Kinetic Resolution in Asymmetric Syn<strong>the</strong>sis. .<br />

If <strong>the</strong> unwanted enantiomer is racemized in situ during resolution, a 100% <strong>the</strong>oretical yield <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> enantiopure product can be <strong>the</strong>oretically reached, this is known as a kinetic dynamic<br />

resolution. This approach was successfully applied utilizing enzymes as resolving agents. [30]<br />

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