Asymmetric heck reaction-anion capture process. A catalytic asymmetric synthesis of the key intermediates for the Capnellenols

A catalytic asymmetric synthesis of the key intermediates 4 and 15 for the capnellenols has been achieved through an asymmetric Heck reaction followed by the acetate anion capture process. Furthermore, the above reaction has been successfully applied to an asymmetric Heck reaction -amine capture process.