Abstract
Behind the scenes: NMR spectroscopy was used to distinguish hydrogen bonding and ion pairing in the activation of imines by a phosphate catalyst (see structures). Hydrogen-bond strength and the amount of the hydrogen-bonded species present are decisive for the catalytic reaction and can be manipulated by introducing substituents with different electronic properties. This insight should guide the development of more efficient catalytic systems.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 6364-6369 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 28 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 4 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Brønsted acids
- NMR spectroscopy
- activation
- imines
- organocatalysis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry