The synthesis of new 1,2-aminoalcohol derivatives 1b-d and 8a-h and th
eir application in the stereoselective allylation of ethyl methyl keto
ne is described. The best results were obtained with the biphenyl deri
vative 8f, allowing the synthesis of tert-homoallylic ether 9f and 10f
with a selectivity of 18:1.