Asymmetric ring opening reaction of oxabenzonorbornadienes with amines promoted by iridium/NMDPP complex

Abstract

As an efficient catalyst, the [Ir(COD)Cl]2/NMDPP complex has been successfully applied to promote the asymmetric ring opening reaction of oxabenzonorbornadienes with various amines, which afforded the corresponding products in good yields (72–98%) with good enantioselectivities (80–90% ee).