The first enantioselective 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction of amino acid
derived azomethine yli
des and maleimi
des catalyzed by very stableand recyclable chiral (
R)- or (
S)-binap-AgClO
4 complexes is
described. The reactions are performed at room temperature, in good yields, withhigh endo diastereoselectivity and enantioselectivity, the complex being recovered by simple filtration.