Abstract

A unique binary chiral phosphoric acid 1a/MgF(2) catalyst that enables effective catalysis of asymmetric Friedel-Crafts reactions of phenols with up to 82% yield and >99% ee is presented. A dramatic synergistic effect has been observed in the combinations of two types of acids, wherein a highly active binary-acid catalyst can be generated from two individually inert acids.

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