Asymmetric intermolecular C-H activation, using immobilized dirhodium tetrakis((S)-N-(dodecylbenzenesulfonyl)- prolinate) as a recoverable catalyst.

ABSTRACT

[reaction see text] Heterogenization of dirhodium tetrakis((S)-N-dodecylbenzenesulfonyl)prolinate) (Rh(2)(S-DOSP)(4)) can be readily achieved on a pyridine functionalized highly cross-linked polystyrene resin. The immobilized complex is readily recycled and exhibits excellent catalytic activity for asymmetric intermolecular C-H activation by means of rhodium carbenoid induced C-H insertion.