Copper(I)-catalyzed diastereoselective formation of oxazolines and N-sulfonyl-2-imidazolines

A simple and short method for the reaction of methyl isocyanoacetate with aldehydes and N-sulfonylimines is presented. The reaction is catalyzed by copper(I) complexes and proceeds with excellent yields and high diastereoselectivities.

A simple and short method for the reaction of methyl isocyanoacetate with aldehydes and N-sulfonylimines is presented. The reaction is catalyzed by copper(I) complexes and proceeds with excellent yields and high diastereoselectivities.