A Heterobimetallic Pd/La/Schiff Base Complex for anti‐Selective Catalytic Asymmetric Nitroaldol Reactions and Applications to Short Syntheses of β‐Adrenoceptor Agonists

Two metals in a pod: The combination of Pd and La with a dinucleating Schiff base was developed for anti selectivity in the catalytic asymmetric nitroaldol reaction (see scheme). Short syntheses of β-adrenoceptor agonists by using the heterobimetallic catalyst are presented. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2008/z705617_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.