The Michael reaction of nitroalkanes with conjugated enones in aqueous media

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0040-4039(96)01816-3

The Michael reaction of various nitroalkanes with conjugated enones can be performed in NaOH 0.025 M and in the presence of cetyltrimethylammonium chloride (CTACl) as cationic surfactant, without any organic solvent. Good yields of the products are obtained even with hindered starting materials.