In many respects the catalytic profile of the MeO-BIPHEP ligands is similar to that of other atropisomeric diphosphines such as binap and its many analogs. The nature of the PR2 group strongly influences the catalytic performance of the metal complexes. The rhodium and ruthenium MeO-BIPHEP catalysts are highly effective for the hydrogenation of various C=O, C=C and C=N bonds and several synthetically useful C-C coupling reactions.
Stereocontrol in palladium-catalyzed propargylic substitutions: kinetc resolution to give enantioenriched 1,5-enynes and propargyl acetates.
Study of enantioselective catalysis of nitroso-Diels-Alder reaction on solid support.
