Achiral Benzoic Acid Appended Helical Polymers for Copper-catalyzed Asymmetric Diels-Alder Reaction and Michael Addition with Excellent Enantioselectivity and Recyclability

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the performance of helical polyisocyanides in asymmetric reactions without stereogenic centers.
• Synthesis of helical polyisocyanides through asymmetric polymerization.
• Utilization of chiral Pd(II) catalysts for the reactions.
• Evaluation of enantioselectivity in Diels-Alder and Michael addition reactions.
• Achieved excellent enantioselectivity in both asymmetric reactions.
• Demonstrated effective recyclability of the helical polymers.