Abstract
An unprecedented N-heterocyclic carbene catalyzed chemoselective and enantioselective cascade reaction of enals with nitroalkenes has been developed. A wide range of enantioenriched dihydrocoumarins has been prepared, and the reaction goes through an enolate intermediate generated under a catalytic process.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Aldehydes / chemistry*
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Catalysis
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Heterocyclic Compounds / chemistry*
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Methane / analogs & derivatives*
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Methane / chemistry
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Molecular Structure
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Nitro Compounds / chemistry*
Substances
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Aldehydes
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Heterocyclic Compounds
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Nitro Compounds
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carbene
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Methane