Michael additions catalyzed by phosphines. An overlooked synthetic method
Carolina Gimbert, Maria Lumbierres, Caroline Marchi, Marcial Moreno-Mañas, Rosa M. Sebastián and Adelina Vallribera*
*Department of Chemistry, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola, Barcelona, Spain, Email: adelina.vallriberauab.es
C. Gimbert, M. Lumbierres, C. Marchi, M. Moreno-Mañas, R. M. Sebastián, A. Vallribera, Tetrahedron, 2005, 61, 8598-8605.
DOI: 10.1016/j.tet.2005.07.005
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Abstract
Triphenylphosphine and tributylphosphine are excellent catalysts for Michael additions of β-dicarbonyl compounds to electron-poor olefins, including sterically demanding partners.
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Key Words
Organocatalysis, Phosphines, Conjugate addition, β-Dicarbonyl compounds, Michael additions
ID: J72-Y2005-3030