Abstract
Asymmetric Michael reactions of thiols with enones were catalyzed by a Sc(OTf)(3)-chiral bipyridine complex at room temperature in water without using any organic solvents, to afford the desired sulfides in high yields with high enantioselectivities.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Alkenes / chemistry*
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Catalysis
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Ketones / chemistry*
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Mesylates / chemistry*
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Scandium / chemistry*
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Stereoisomerism
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Sulfhydryl Compounds / chemistry*
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Water / chemistry*
Substances
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Alkenes
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Ketones
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Mesylates
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Sulfhydryl Compounds
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scandium triflate
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Water
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Scandium