Phase-transfer and other types of catalysis with cyclopropenium ions.

ABSTRACT: This work establishes the cyclopropenium ion as a viable platform for efficient phase-transfer catalysis of a diverse range of organic transformations. The amenability of these catalysts to large-scale synthesis and structural modification is demonstrated. Evaluation of the molecular structure of an optimal catalyst reveals some unique structural features of these systems. Finally, a discussion of electronic charge distribution underscores an important consideration for catalyst design.

SUBMITTER: Bandar JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4617660 | biostudies-literature | 2015 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature