Ytterbium perfluorooctanesulfonate-catalyzed synthesis of 1,5-benzodiazepine derivatives in fluorous solvents

Article abstract of DOI:10.1080/00397910701572464

Ytterbium perfluorooctanesulfonate [Yb(OPf)3] catalyses the highly efficient synthesis of 2,3-dihydro-1H-1,5-benzodiazepines in fluorous solvents. By simple separation of the fluorous phase containing only the catalyst, the reaction can be repeated severa