Abstract
A rapid L-proline catalyzed direct aldol reaction between various aldehydes and acetone was achieved using PEG as the solvent with comparable enantioselectivities and yields to those obtained in other solvents. Recycling the catalyst and solvent (PEG) was possible 10 times without loss of activity.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4581-4582 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 23 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 31 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:We C.N., N.R.K. and S.S.S. thank CSIR New Delhi for financial support.
Keywords
- Asymmetric aldol reaction
- L-Proline
- PEG
- Reusability