Enantioselective Phospha-Michael Addition of Diarylphosphines to β,γ-Unsaturated α-Ketoesters and Amides.

The first protocol involving the catalytic enantioselective phospha-Michael addition of β,γ-unsaturated α-ketoesters and amides is presented. Synthetically important chiral tertiary phosphines are obtained with excellent enantioselectivities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]