Catalytic asymmetric aminohydroxylation of olefins with sulfonamides
 .beta.-Hydroxyamines and .beta.-hydroxysulfonamides are synthesized from olefin substrates by means on a catalyzed asymmetric addition reaction. The addition reaction is catalyzed by osmium and is co-catalyzed by chiral ligands. The chiral ligands, in addition to being co-catalysts with the osmium, also serve to direct the addition reaction regioselectively and enantioselectively. Divalent ligands are preferred over monovalent ligands because of their enhance regio- and enantio-selectivity. Sulfonamides are employed as an oxidant nitrogen source for the production of .beta.-hydroxysulfonamides. Excellent yields and enantiomeric efficiencies are achieved with co-solvents containing a 50/50 (v/v) mixtures of water and organic solvent. .beta.-Hydroxyamines are obtained by deprotecting the corresponding .beta.-hydroxysulfonamides. 
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K. Barry Guigen Han-Ting
Sharpless Li Chang