What are Some Examples of Diastereoselective Catalytic Reactions?
Several catalytic reactions are well-known for their ability to produce products with high diastereoselectivity:
- Aldol Reactions: Catalysts such as proline can induce high diastereoselectivity in aldol reactions, leading to the formation of specific diastereomers. - Diels-Alder Reactions: The use of chiral catalysts or auxiliaries can direct the formation of one diastereomer preferentially. - Hydroboration-Oxidation: This reaction can be made diastereoselective by using chiral boron reagents or catalysts.
