Abstract

The stereoselective synthesis of chiral beta(2)-homoalanine derivatives with 99% ee by the Rh-catalyzed enantioselective hydrogenation of prochiral 2-aminomethyl acrylates is described. The subsequent transformation to chiral 3-amino-2-methylpropanols is also demonstrated. (c) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.