Synthesis of sulfoximine-derived P,N ligands and their applications in asymmetric quinoline hydrogenations

A series of naphthalene-bridged P,N-type sulfoximine ligands and their iridium complexes have been synthesized. They were applied in the enantioselective hydrogenation of quinoline derivatives, and enantioselectivities up to 92% ee have been achieved in the hydrogenation of 2-methylquinoline.