Asymmetric Hydrogenation of 2-Arylated Cycloalkanones through Dynamic Kinetic Resolution

Asymmetric hydrogenation of 2-arylcycloalkanones with trans-RuCl2(binap)(1,2-diamine) and t-C4H9OK in 2-propanol selectively gives the corresponding cis-2-arylcycloalkanols in excellent enantiomeric purity and high yield. Two synthetic intermediates of biologically active compounds have been prepared by this method.