NHC-catalyzed reactions of enals with water as a solvent

Wendy Wen Yi Leong, Xingkuan Chen, Yonggui Robin Chi*

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Abstract

Water is demonstrated as a suitable solvent for NHC-catalyzed reactions of enals. The use of D2O as a solvent allows for the effective incorporation of deuterium isotopes into organic molecules.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1505-1508
Number of pages4
JournalGreen Chemistry
Volume15
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2013
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Pollution

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