Asymmetric Synthesis of α-Amino Phosphonic Acids Employing the Condensation of Nitrones with Phosphite Derivatives

Abstract

Chiral α-amino phosphonic acid derivatives were synthesized by condensing an enantiomerically homogeneous diazasilyl phosphite with a series of prochiral nitrones. The reactions proceed under mild conditions with moderate to high enantioselectivities and good yields.

Key Words:

• α-amino phosphonic acid
• asymmetric synthesis
• silyl phosphite
• nitrone.