Origins of the high stereoselectivity in the conjugate addition of lithium(α-methylbenzyl)benzylamide to t-butyl cinnamate

Costello JF, Davies SG, Ichihara O

A model for the stereoselective conjugate addition of lithium (α-methylbenzyl) benzylamide, to t-butyl cinnamate has been devised, using molecular modelling techniques. © 1994.