Catalyst for asymmetric synthesis, ligand for use therein, and process for producing optically active compound through asymmetric synthesis reaction using them

Abstract

Compounds represented by the following general formula (1a) or (1b). A complex comprising a center metal of rhodium and a compound represented by the following general formula (1a) or (1b) as a ligand. A catalyst for optically active beta-substituted carbonyl compound synthesis and catalyst for asymmetric 1, 2 addition reaction being composed of the complex. A method of production of an optically active beta-aryl compound from an alpha, beta-unsaturated compound and an aryl-boronic acid derivative and method of production of an optically active aryl alcohol compound from an aldehyde compound and aryl boronic acid derivatives using the catalyst. A complex comprising a center metal of palladium and a compound represented by the following general formula (1a) or (1b) as a ligand. A catalyst for asymmetric allylic substitution reaction being composed of the complex. A method of production of an optically active dialkyl (1,3-disubstituted propeny)malonate compound from a 1,3-disubstituted ally acetate compound and a dialkyl malonate and method of production of an optically active allylamine compound from a 1,3-disubstituted ally acetate compound and an amine compound. The compounds have not only the versatility of being usable in the synthesis of wide-ranging optically active aryl compounds but also the selectivity and reactivity permitting synthesis with high yield within a short period of time under industrially advantageous mild conditions.