Multinuclear Pd/Zn Complex-Catalyzed Asymmetric Alkylative Ring-Opening Reaction of Oxabicyclic Alkenes.

The complex catalyst, generated in situ from the (R)-BINOL-derived ligand and Pd(OAc)2, is effective to prepare naphthol ring-opening products with enantioselectivities up to 99% e.e.