A supramolecular hydrogel as a reusable heterogeneous catalyst for the direct aldol reaction

Chem Commun (Camb). 2009 Dec 21:(47):7303-5. doi: 10.1039/b916250j. Epub 2009 Nov 9.

Abstract

An L-proline based supramolecular hydrogel is used as an efficient heterogeneous organocatalyst for the direct aldol reaction with high stereoselectivity (up to 90% ee) and recyclability (up to 3 runs). The reversible nature of this self-assembled supramolecular system allows for easy recovery and regeneration of the catalyst.