Carbamate-based P,O-ligands for asymmetric allylic alkylations

Abstract Herein we report the design and successful catalytic application of modified Trost-ligands in asymmetric allylic alkylation (AAA) reactions. A small set of carbamate-monophosphine P,O-ligands has been prepared in a straightforward two-step synthetic procedure. After optimization of the reaction conditions, high catalytic activities and excellent enantioselectivity up to >99% have been attained.