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  • Synthesis of (S)-7-amino-5-azaspiro[2.4]heptane via highly enantioselective hydrogenation of protected ethyl 1-(2-aminoaceto)cyclopropanecarboxylates.

Synthesis of (S)-7-amino-5-azaspiro[2.4]heptane via highly enantioselective hydrogenation of protected ethyl 1-(2-aminoaceto)cyclopropanecarboxylates.

The Journal of organic chemistry (2011-03-19)
Ying Yao, Weizheng Fan, Wanfang Li, Xin Ma, Lvfeng Zhu, Xiaomin Xie, Zhaoguo Zhang
ABSTRACT

Highly effective asymmetric hydrogenation of protected ethyl 1-(2-aminoaceto)cyclopropane carboxylates in the presence of [RuCl(benzene)(S)-SunPhos]Cl was realized, and high enantioselectivities (up to 98.7% ee) were obtained. This asymmetric hydrogenation provides a key intermediate for the enantioselective synthesis of (S)-7-amino-5-azaspiro[2.4]heptane moiety of quinolone antibacterial agents.

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Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, 95%