Synthesis of Bifunctional Amine-Squaramide Organocatalysts Derived from 3-((Dimethylamino) methylene)camphor
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Published:2024-06-20
Issue:2
Volume:71
Page:312-318
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ISSN:1580-3155
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Container-title:Acta Chimica Slovenica
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language:
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Short-container-title:ACSi
Author:
Ciber Luka,Brodnik Helena,Požgan Franc,Svete Jurij,Štefane Bogdan,Grošelj Uroš
Abstract
Four bifunctional, noncovalent amine-squaramide organocatalysts were prepared from camphor in five steps. The stereochemistry of the prepared catalysts was thoroughly analyzed using various spectroscopic techniques. Their organocatalytic activity was investigated in the Michael addition of acetylacetone to trans-β-nitrostyrene. The addition product was formed in complete conversion and with an enantioselectivity of up to 77% ee. In the reactions catalyzed by the 2-exo-3-endo catalysts, the major (S)-enantiomer was formed, whereas in the presence of 2-endo-3-endo catalysts, the (R)-enantiomer was formed as the major product.
Publisher
Slovenian Chemical Society