Abstract
(Figure Presented) A crossing between phases: Polarity makes a difference in distinguishing substrates of otherwise nearly identical chemical reactivities. A one-pot cascade reaction involving nitromethane and two aliphatic aldehydes with similar reactivities has been developed (see scheme). The use of a biphasic reaction medium with two different organic catalysts results in the controlled incorporation of both aldehyde substrates into a single major cross-product.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2393-2396 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 13 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 22 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry