Title of article :
Tridentate ligands derived from L-tert-Leucine for the Cu(II) mediated asymmetric Henry reaction
Author/Authors :
KORKMAZ, Neslihan Ege University - Faculty of Science - Department of Chemistry, TURKEY , ASTLEY, Demet Ege University - Faculty of Science - Department of Chemistry, Turkey , ASTLEY, Stephen T. Ege University - Faculty of Science - Department of Chemistry, Turkey
Abstract :
Chiral tridentate Schiff base ligands were prepared from L-tert-Leucine and used as catalysts in the asymmetric Henry reaction in the presence of Cu(II) ions. Moderate enantiomeric excesses (up to 66%) and yields (up to 76%) of the desired β -nitroalcohols were obtained.
Keywords :
Asymmetric Henry reaction , chiral Schiff base , L , tert , Leucine , amino alcohol , tridentate ligand
Journal title :
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
Journal title :
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
