Atroposelective Silylation of 1,1′‐Biaryl‐2,6‐diols by a Chiral Counteranion Directed Desymmetrization Enhanced by a Subsequent Kinetic Resolution

Abstract

AbstractA desymmetrizing silylation of aromatic diols is reported. The previously unknown asymmetric silyl ether formation of phenol derivatives is achieved by applying List's counteranion directed silylation technique. A silylium‐ion‐like silicon electrophile generated from an allylic silane paired with an imidodiphosphorimidate (IDPi) enables enantioselective discrimination of achiral 1,1′‐biaryl‐2,6‐diols. The enantioselectivity of that desymmetrization is further improved by a downstream kinetic resolution, converting the monosilylated minor enantiomer into the corresponding, again achiral bissilylated diol.