Michael Reactions of β -Ketoesters Catalyzed by Yb(NTf2)3 in the Presence of Water

Title: Michael Reactions of β -Ketoesters Catalyzed by Yb(NTf2)3 in the Presence of Water

Volume: 5 Issue: 6

Author(s): Ichiro Suzuki, Yuko Suzumura and Kei Takeda

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Keywords: Michael addition, Yb(NTf2)3, β-ketoester, α,β-unsaturated ketone, water

Abstract: Yb(NTf2)3 catalyzed Michael reactions of β-ketoesters to α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds more efficiently than did Yb(OTf)3 without any additives in pure water, providing Michael adducts in moderate to good yields.

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Suzuki Ichiro, Suzumura Yuko and Takeda Kei, Michael Reactions of β -Ketoesters Catalyzed by Yb(NTf2)3 in the Presence of Water, Letters in Organic Chemistry 2008; 5 (6) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157017808785740570