New L-Serine Derivative Ligands as Cocatalysts for Diels-Alder Reaction

New L-serine derivative ligands were prepared and tested as cocatalyst in the Diels-Alder reactions between cyclopentadiene (CPD) and methyl acrylate, in the presence of several Lewis acids. The catalytic potential of the in situ formed complexes was evaluated based on the reaction yield. Bidentate...

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Published inISRN Organic Chemistry Vol. 2013; pp. 217675 - 5
Main Authors Sousa, Carlos A. D., Rodríguez-Borges, José E., Freire, Cristina
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Egypt Hindawi Publishing Corporation 05.12.2013
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Summary:New L-serine derivative ligands were prepared and tested as cocatalyst in the Diels-Alder reactions between cyclopentadiene (CPD) and methyl acrylate, in the presence of several Lewis acids. The catalytic potential of the in situ formed complexes was evaluated based on the reaction yield. Bidentate serine ligands showed good ability to coordinate medium strength Lewis acids, thus boosting their catalytic activity. The synthesis of the L-serine ligands proved to be highly efficient and straightforward.
Bibliography:Academic Editors: P. S. Andrada, M. W. Paixao, and N. Zanatta
ISSN:2090-5149
2090-5157
2090-5157
DOI:10.1155/2013/217675