Dynamic control over catalytic function using responsive bisthiourea catalysts

Org Biomol Chem. 2017 Oct 11;15(39):8285-8294. doi: 10.1039/c7ob01851g.

Abstract

Two novel bisthiourea molecular motor-based catalysts were designed and their dynamic control of activity and stereoselectivity in the Henry reaction using heat and light as external stimuli was investigated. Enantioselective organocatalysis studies established that a basic functional group is not required within the catalyst core to effect efficient dual stereocontrol, illustrating novel stimuli responsive organocatalysts.

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Photochemical Processes
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Thiourea / chemistry*

Substances

  • Thiourea