Abstract
A Nd/Na heterobimetallic complex prepared from an amide-based chiral ligand, Nd alkoxide, and NaHMDS is a highly efficient heterogeneous catalyst for an anti-selective catalytic asymmetric nitroaldol reaction. Nd alkoxide is sensitive to moisture, expensive, and scarce, making it difficult to use the Nd/Na catalyst in large-scale applications. Herein we describe a new protocol that allows for catalyst preparation from bench-stable and inexpensive NdCl3·6H2O with comparable catalytic activity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1815-1819 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 16 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 Apr 20 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bimetallic complex
- Enantioselective
- Flow reaction
- Neodymium
- Nitroaldol
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Organic Chemistry