Highly stereoselective indium trichloride-catalysed asymmetric aldol reaction of formaldehyde and a glucose-derived silyl enol ether in water

Teck Peng Loh*, Guan Leong Chua, Jagadese J. Vittal, Meng Wah Wong

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Abstract

The yield and stereochemical outcome of the reaction between D-glucose-derived silyl enol ether 1 (Z and E isomers) and commercial formaldehyde in water catalysed by indium(III) choride was studied.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)861-862
Number of pages2
JournalChemical Communications
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 21 1998
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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