| abstract |
The diamines of formula (I) are those wherein A is hydrogen or a saturated or unsaturated C1-C20 alkyl group or aryl group, and B is a substituted or unsubstituted C1-C20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkaryl, alkaryl, Or an aryl group or an alkylamino group, and at least one of X 1 , X 2 , Y 1 , Y 2 , or Z is a C1-C10 alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkaryl, aralkyl, or alkoxy substituent. The chiral diamine can be used to produce a catalyst suitable for use in transfer hydrogenation reactions. [Chemical 1] [Selection figure] None |