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• 83816-43-7 (R)-1-cyclohexyl-but-3-yn-1-ol 
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• 2043-61-0 cyclohexanecarbaldehyde 
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• 123-42-2 4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone 

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• 1048378-03-5 C₁₈H₂₆N₂O 
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Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Synthesis of Enantiomerically Pure β-Hydroxy Ketones via β-Keto Weinreb Amides by a Condensation/Asymmetric-Hydrogenation/Acylation Sequence

An established route to enantiomerically pure β-hydroxy ketones proceeds through the asymmetric hydrogenation of β-keto esters, an ester/amide exchange, and the use of the resulting β-hydroxy amide for the acylation of an organometallic compound. We shortened this route by showing that β-keto Weinreb amides are hydrogenated with up to 99 % ee in the presence of [Me2NH2]+{[RuCl(S)-BINAP]2(μ-Cl)3}–(0.5 mol-%) at room temp./5 bar. These Weinreb amides were prepared by seemingly obvious yet unprecedented condensations of lithiated N-methoxy-N-methylacetamide with carboxylic chlorides (51–87 % yield). The resulting β-hydroxy Weinreb amides were used for the acylation of organolithium and Grignard reagents. They thus gave enantiomerically pure β-hydroxy ketones (28 examples). A selection of these compounds gave anti-1,3-diols after another C=O bond hydrogenation, or syn-1,3-diols by a Narasaka–Prasad reduction.

Catalysis by metal-organic frameworks: Proline and gold functionalized MOFs for the aldol and three-component coupling reactions

Translation of homogeneous catalysis into heterogeneous catalysis is a promising solution to green and sustainable development in the chemical industry. Recent research has shown that metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) could bridge the gap between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. We successfully prepared for the first time a novel homochiral Zn-containing MOF referred to as CUP-1 based on the mixed linkers of 2-aminoterephthalic acid and l-lactic acid in a one-pot synthesis. The free NH2 group in the homochiral framework of CUP-1, similar to the well known achiral IRMOF-3, is potentially available for undergoing a variety of organic transformations, as demonstrated by choosing the auxiliary chiral l-proline and nano gold to functionalize MOFs with postsynthetic modification and one-pot synthesis strategies. IRMOF-3, CUP-1 and their functionalized samples were in-depth characterized by X-ray diffraction, N2 adsorption-desorption, optical and transmission electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, solid state nuclear magnetic resonance, thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis, and temperature-programmed reduction. l-Proline functionalized IRMOF-3 shows fair to excellent enantioselectivity (up to 98%) in asymmetrical aldol reactions of aldehydes and acetone with higher turnover numbers and catalytic stabilities than the homogeneous counterpart. The gold functionalized CUP-1 catalysts are found to be highly active, stable and reusable for the three-component coupling reactions of aldehydes, alkynes and amines. This work provides general methods to functionalize MOFs with the active ligand and metal nanoparticles for fabrication of highly efficient MOF-based heterogeneous catalysts. This journal is the Partner Organisations 2014.

Reversal of enantioselectivity in aldol reaction: New data on proline/λ-alumina organic-inorganic hybrid catalysts

We report new results on the aldol reactions between aldehydes of three different types (aromatic, aliphatic and cycloaliphatic) and acetone/cycloalkanones as reaction partners, driven by organic-inorganic hybrid catalyst Pro/λ-Al2O3. In contrast to the homogeneous liquidphase reaction, over Pro/λ-Al2O 3reversal of the enantioselection in up to 20-40 % ee depending on the structure of the aldehyde was observed in reactions of acetone. Reversal of the ee in the presence of c-Al2O3cannot be generalized, as it has only been observed for acetone among the ketones studied by us. It was proven using methods of a great variety such as ultrasonic irradiation, reuse measurements on used catalyst and the filtrate of the first reaction, measurements on the L-Pro-L-Pro(OH) dipeptide, studies using mixtures of L-Pro and D-Pro that the organic-inorganic hybrid catalyst Pro/λ-Al 2O3formed in situ is responsible for reversal of the ee. In the reactions of cycloalkanones there is presumably competition between the liquid-phase and the surface reaction over Pro/ c-Al2O 3with preference for the former. Based on these results a surface reaction pathway was proposed. Although, the ees obtained under heterogeneous catalytic conditions are low, further studies may lead to application of this unusual phenomenon for obtaining chiral heterogeneous catalysts suitable for the preparation of the desired enantiomer of a chiral compound using the same chiral source. Springer Science+Business Media New York 2013.

Organocatalytic activity of 4-hydroxy-prolinamide alcohol with different noncovalent coordination sites in asymmetric Michael and direct aldol reactions

4-Hydroxy-prolinamide alcohol with different noncoordination sites as a molecule showed excellent asymmetric catalytic activity in both the Michael reaction (up to 98% ee) and the direct aldol reaction (up to >99% ee), and the catalyzing reactions with hi

Highly efficient small organic molecules for enantioselective direct aldol reaction in organic and aqueous media

(Chemical Equation Presented) A series of highly efficient organocatalysts have been derived from naturally available amino acids for carrying out enantioselective direct aldol reaction in both organic and aqueous medium. The aldol products were obtained in high diastereoselectivities (up to 99:1) and enantioselectivities (up to >99% ee) for a broader range of substrates using 1 mol % of a catalyst. The results demonstrate that the structural features of organocatalysts play a crucial role in obtaining high optical purity of aldol adducts in an aqueous medium. Further, the role of water in increasing the rate and enantioselectivity of the reaction has been illustrated. Moreover, the aldol products have been employed in the synthesis of chiral amino alcohols which act as useful intermediates for building up complex natural products.

Seebach's oxazolidinone is a good catalyst for aldol reactions

Seebach's proline-derived oxazolidinone 2d overcomes (S)-proline and is at least as efficient as (S)-5-(pyrrolidin-2-yl)tetrazole in several organocatalytic aldol reactions examined. A quick exchange takes place between 2d and carbonyl compounds that gives new bicyclic oxazolidinones, in equilibrium with the very minor active species (enamines). Maximum yields of the aldols (β-hydroxy ketones) were achieved after 1-4 h when, with proline, they are attained after 30-48 h.

Highly enantioselective organocatalytic direct aldol reaction in an aqueous medium

We have demonstrated that small organic molecules 1 and 2 catalyzed the direct aldol reaction of both acyclic and cyclic ketones with different aldehydes in an excess of water/brine. Excellent enantioselectivities up to >99% and diastereoselectivities up

Highly enantioselective direct Aldol reaction catalyzed by organic molecules

We have demonstrated that a new class of L-proline-based organic compounds catalyzed the direct aldol reaction between aldehydes and acetone to provide β-hydroxy ketones in good yields. The reaction is efficient, and 5-10 mol % of the catalyst and excelle

A multifunctional proline-based organic catalyst for enantioselective aldol reactions

The synthesis of multifunctional organic catalysts, easily obtained by the condensation of (S)-proline with 1,1′-binaphthyl-2,2′-diamine is reported. These C2 as well as C1 symmetric prolinamides were shown to be able to promote the