Highly stereoselective asymmetric Michael addition reactions employing (R;E)-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-enyl p-tolyl sulphoxide

Abstract
(R;E)-3,3,3-Trifluoroprop-1-enyl p-tolyl sulphoxide, prepared in three steps from ethyl trifluoroacetate, showed a high degree of diastereoselectivity in Michael addition reactions with enolates; by this means, optically active trifluoromethylated organic molecules can be obtained readily in high yield as well as in high optical purity.

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