Synthesis resolution of 3,4,3'4'-tetramethoxyl-1,1'-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrobisisoquinoline and application in asymmetric alkylation reactions

This report describes the synthesis of chiral 3,4,3',4'-tetramethoxyl-1,1'-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrobisisoquinoline. The compound is to be later used as a catalyst in the asymmetric alkylation addition reaction between 2-propargyl acetate and benzaldehyde to form an allylic alcohol. Racemic...

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Main Author: Almeida Hazel Virgilia Ann
Other Authors: Zaher Judeh
Format: Final Year Project (FYP)
Language:English
Published: 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/16572