Design and synthesis of novel C2-symmetric chiral shift reagents derived from squaramide and their recognition of anions and chiral carboxylate anions

Abstract

The novel, recyclable C2-symmetric chiral shift reagents bearing both squaramide and indanol groups have been synthesized. These squaramides were examined as chiral shift reagents, and they have a wide recognition towards chiral carboxylate anions. The squaramide derived from (1S, 2R)-1-amino-2-indanol can distinguish the absolute configuration of the guest carboxylate anion.