Table 5.
Amination of epoxide using carrot powder.

| Entry | Amine | R | R’ | Product | Conv. (%) | % ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3a | Cyclopropyl | H | 1a | 47 | 59 |
| 2 | 3b | Propyl | H | 1b | 21 | 13 |
| 3 | 3c | Isopropyl | H | 1c | 23 | 51 |
| 4 | 3d | Allyl | H | 1d | 19 | 8 |
| 5 | 3e | Propargyl | H | 1e | 27 | 2 |
Conversions and ee were determined by GC analysis.