NHC catalyzed oxidations of aldehydes to esters: chemoselective acylation of alcohols in presence of amines.

De Sarkar S, Grimme S, Studer A

Research article (journal)

Abstract

Not just one but two carbenes of the same structure act cooperatively in oxidative acylations of alcohols with aldehydes by using a readily available cheap organic oxidant. Alcohols are selectively acylated in the presence of amines by cooperative carbene catalysis. Quantum chemical calculations support the suggested mechanism.

Details about the publication

JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society (J. Am. Chem. Soc.)
Volume132
Issue4
Page range1190-1
StatusPublished
Release year2010 (03/02/2010)
DOI10.1021/ja910540j

Authors from the University of Münster

Grimme, Stefan
Organic Chemistry Institute
Studer, Armido
Professur für Organische Chemie (Prof. Studer)