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Kluga R, Kinens A, Suna E. Chiral 4-MeO-Pyridine (MOPY) Catalyst for Enantioselective Cyclopropanation: Attenuation of Lewis Basicity Leads to Improved Catalytic Efficiency. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202301136. [PMID: 37781964 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202301136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
Abstract
The design of pyridine-derived organocatalysts aims at the increase of their Lewis basicity, however such an approach is not always efficient. For example, strongly Lewis basic DMAP is completely inefficient as catalyst in the cyclopropanation reaction. Herein we disclose an alternative approach that relies on attenuation of DMAP Lewis basicity. Specifically, the replacement of 4-dimethylamino substituent in DMAP for 4-MeO group delivered a highly efficient catalyst for cyclopropanation of electron-deficient olefins with α-bromoketones. Kinetic studies provide compelling evidence that the superior catalytic efficiency of 4-MeO pyridine (MOPY) is to be attributed to the favorable balance between Lewis basicity and leaving group ability. The use of chiral, enantiomerically pure MOPY catalyst has helped to achieve high enantioselectivities (up to 91 : 9 er) in the previously unreported pyridine-catalyzed cyclopropanation reaction.
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- Rihards Kluga
- Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, Aizkraukles 21, LV-1006, Riga, Latvia
- Department of Chemistry, University of Latvia, Jelgavas 1, LV-1004, Riga, Latvia
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- Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, Aizkraukles 21, LV-1006, Riga, Latvia
- Department of Chemistry, University of Latvia, Jelgavas 1, LV-1004, Riga, Latvia
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- Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, Aizkraukles 21, LV-1006, Riga, Latvia
- Department of Chemistry, University of Latvia, Jelgavas 1, LV-1004, Riga, Latvia
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Yang Z, Xu C, Zhou X, Cheong CB, Kee CW, Tan CH. A chiral pentanidium and pyridinyl-sulphonamide ion pair as an enantioselective organocatalyst for Steglich rearrangement. Chem Sci 2023; 14:13184-13190. [PMID: 38023527 PMCID: PMC10664489 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc04397e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Enantioselective ion pair catalysis has gained significant attention due to its ability to exert selectivity control in various reactions. Achiral counterions have been found to play crucial roles in modulating reactivity and selectivity. The modular nature of an ion pair catalyst allows rapid alterations of the achiral counterion to achieve optimal outcomes, without the need to modify the more onerous chiral component. In this study, we report the successful development of a stable chiral pentanidium pyridinyl-sulphonamide ion pair as a nucleophilic organocatalyst for asymmetric Steglich rearrangement. The ion pair catalyst demonstrated excellent performance, leading to enantioenriched products with up to 99% ee through simple alterations of the achiral anions. We conducted extensive ROESY experiments and concluded that the reactivity and enantioselectivity were correlated to the formation of a tight ion pair in solution. Further computational analyses provided greater clarity to the structure of the ion pair catalyst in solution. Our findings reveal the critical roles of NMR experiments and computational analyses in the design and optimisation of ion pair catalysts.
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- Ziqi Yang
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University 21 Nanyang Link Singapore 637371 Republic of Singapore
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University 21 Nanyang Link Singapore 637371 Republic of Singapore
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University 21 Nanyang Link Singapore 637371 Republic of Singapore
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University 21 Nanyang Link Singapore 637371 Republic of Singapore
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island Singapore 627833 Republic of Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island Singapore 627833 Republic of Singapore
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University 21 Nanyang Link Singapore 637371 Republic of Singapore
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Dale HA, Hodges GR, Lloyd-Jones GC. Kinetics and Mechanism of Azole n-π*-Catalyzed Amine Acylation. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:18126-18140. [PMID: 37526380 PMCID: PMC10436283 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c06258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
Abstract
Azole anions are highly competent in the activation of weak acyl donors, but, unlike neutral (aprotic) Lewis bases, are not yet widely applied as acylation catalysts. Using a combination of in situ and stopped-flow 1H/19F NMR spectroscopy, kinetics, isotopic labeling, 1H DOSY, and electronic structure calculations, we have investigated azole-catalyzed aminolysis of p-fluorophenyl acetate. The global kinetics have been elucidated under four sets of conditions, and the key elementary steps underpinning catalysis deconvoluted using a range of intermediates and transition state probes. While all evidence points to an overarching mechanism involving n-π* catalysis via N-acylated azole intermediates, a diverse array of kinetic regimes emerges from this framework. Even seemingly minor changes to the solvent, auxiliary base, or azole catalyst can elicit profound changes in the temporal evolution, thermal sensitivity, and progressive inhibition of catalysis. These observations can only be rationalized by taking a holistic view of the mechanism and a set of limiting regimes for the kinetics. Overall, the analysis of 18 azole catalysts spanning nearly 10 orders of magnitude in acidity highlights the pitfall of pursuing ever more nucleophilic catalysts without regard for catalyst speciation.
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- Harvey
J. A. Dale
- EaStChem, University of Edinburgh, Joseph Black Building, David Brewster Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FJ, U.K.
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- Jealott’s
Hill International Research Centre, Syngenta, Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 6EY, U.K.
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- EaStChem, University of Edinburgh, Joseph Black Building, David Brewster Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FJ, U.K.
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Dempsey SH, Lovstedt A, Kass SR. Electrostatically Enhanced 3- and 4-Pyridyl Borate Salt Nucleophiles and Bases. J Org Chem 2023; 88:10525-10538. [PMID: 37462157 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c00523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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A variety of electrostatically enhanced 3- and 4-pyridylborate salt catalysts are reported and show significant improvement over an activated noncharged neutral control compound. Their nucleophilicity in a stoichiometric SN2 reaction and catalytic performance in a urethane synthesis are evaluated along with three methods for rapidly evaluating the basicity of these species. That is, qualitative titrations in CH2Cl2 and CHCl3 were carried out, two separate solution-state IR studies in CCl4 and CDCl3 are reported, and the proton affinities of the anionic components of the salts were computed. Charge differences between the anion and its protonated zwitterionic conjugate acid are evaluated along with the highest occupied molecular orbitals of the anions in relationship to some of the surprising reactivity findings that were observed in the two kinetic studies.
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- Stephen H Dempsey
- Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, 207 Pleasant Street SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, 207 Pleasant Street SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, 207 Pleasant Street SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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Kessaratikoon T, Theerathanagorn T, Crespy D, D'Elia V. Organocatalytic Polymers from Affordable and Readily Available Building Blocks for the Cycloaddition of CO 2 to Epoxides. J Org Chem 2023; 88:4894-4924. [PMID: 36692489 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.2c02447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The catalytic cycloaddition of CO2 to epoxides to afford cyclic carbonates as useful monomers, intermediates, solvents, and additives is a continuously growing field of investigation as a way to carry out the atom-economic conversion of CO2 to value-added products. Metal-free organocatalytic compounds are attractive systems among various catalysts for such transformations because they are inexpensive, nontoxic, and readily available. Herein, we highlight and discuss key advances in the development of polymer-based organocatalytic materials that match these requirements of affordability and availability by considering their synthetic routes, the monomers, and the supports employed. The discussion is organized according to the number (monofunctional versus bifunctional materials) and type of catalytically active moieties, including both halide-based and halide-free systems. Two general synthetic approaches are identified based on the postsynthetic functionalization of polymeric supports or the copolymerization of monomers bearing catalytically active moieties. After a review of the material syntheses and catalytic activities, the chemical and structural features affecting catalytic performance are discussed. Based on such analysis, some strategies for the future design of affordable and readily available polymer-based organocatalysts with enhanced catalytic activity under mild conditions are considered.
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- Tanika Kessaratikoon
- Department of Material Science and Engineering, School of Molecular Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Payupnai, WangChan, Rayong 21210, Thailand
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, School of Molecular Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Payupnai, WangChan, Rayong 21210, Thailand
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, School of Molecular Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Payupnai, WangChan, Rayong 21210, Thailand
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, School of Molecular Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Payupnai, WangChan, Rayong 21210, Thailand
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Song W, Zhuang J, Zhang N, Ren X, Xu W, Guo M, Diao X, Liu C, Jin J, Wu D, Zhang Y. SAR study of 1,2-benzisothiazole dioxide compounds that agonize HIF-2 stabilization and EPO production. Bioorg Med Chem 2023; 77:117041. [PMID: 36521398 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2022.117041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
Abstract
Benzisothiazole dioxide compound was reported to agonize HIF-2 stabilization and improve EPO production, thus conceiving a potential strategy to treat disease with chronic hypoxia exemplified by renal anemia. Herein, on the bases of multiple molecular and cellular assays, a series of benzisothiazole derivatives have been synthesized and their structure-activity relationship was evaluated. The SAR and molecular docking studies have revealed the structural insights on the rational design of HIF-2 agonist and discovered a more potential 5-bromine substituted analogue, which showed 2-4 times improvement of HIF-2 downstream gene transcriptions, including EPO production. The present results suggest the therapeutic potential of the compounds for diseases related to EPO insufficiency.
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- Wanbin Song
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Functional Substances of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Helmholtz International Lab, State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China; Marine College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Functional Substances of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Helmholtz International Lab, State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Functional Substances of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Helmholtz International Lab, State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Helmholtz International Lab, State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Helmholtz International Lab, State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Functional Substances of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Helmholtz International Lab, State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao 266237, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Functional Substances of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Mayr S, Zipse H. Annelated Pyridine Bases for the Selective Acylation of 1,2‐Diols. European J Org Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.202101521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Stefanie Mayr
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen Chemistry GERMANY
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- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Department of Chemistry Butenandt-Str. 5-13 81377 München GERMANY
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Richard NA, Charlton GD, Dyker CA. Enhancing catalytic activity of pyridines via para-iminophosphorano substituents. Org Biomol Chem 2021; 19:9167-9171. [PMID: 34664050 DOI: 10.1039/d1ob01630j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Four pyridines decorated with π-donating iminophosphorano substituents (R3PN-) in the 4-position were assessed as acylation catalysts. These catalysts display high sensitivity to the groups at phosphorus, with activities that are well correlated to the corresponding Hammett-type substituent constants (σp+), and can achieve superior activity over the most active dialkylamino-substituted pyridines. Iminophosphorano-substituted pyridines represent an easily accessible, tunable, and highly active class of nucleophilic organocatalysts.
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- Nicholas A Richard
- Department of Chemistry, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 5A3, Canada.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 5A3, Canada.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 5A3, Canada.
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Natongchai W, Luque-Urrutia JA, Phungpanya C, Solà M, D'Elia V, Poater A, Zipse H. Cycloaddition of CO2 to epoxides by highly nucleophilic 4-aminopyridines: establishing a relationship between carbon basicity and catalytic performance by experimental and DFT investigations. Org Chem Front 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d0qo01327g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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New highly nucleophilic homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts based on the 3,4-diaminopyridine scaffold are reported for the halogen-free cycloaddition of CO2 to epoxides.
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- Wuttichai Natongchai
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- School of Molecular Science and Engineering
- Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC)
- Rayong
- Thailand
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- Institut de Química Computacional i Catàlisi and Departament de Química
- Universitat de Girona
- 17003 Girona
- Spain
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- School of Molecular Science and Engineering
- Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC)
- Rayong
- Thailand
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- Institut de Química Computacional i Catàlisi and Departament de Química
- Universitat de Girona
- 17003 Girona
- Spain
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- School of Molecular Science and Engineering
- Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC)
- Rayong
- Thailand
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- Institut de Química Computacional i Catàlisi and Departament de Química
- Universitat de Girona
- 17003 Girona
- Spain
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- Department Chemie
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
- 81377 München
- Germany
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Lyons DJM, Empel C, Pace DP, Dinh AH, Mai BK, Koenigs RM, Nguyen TV. Tropolonate Salts as Acyl-Transfer Catalysts under Thermal and Photochemical Conditions: Reaction Scope and Mechanistic Insights. ACS Catal 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.0c03702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Demelza J. M. Lyons
- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
- Institute of Organic Chemistry, RWTH Aachen, Aachen D52074, Germany
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- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, United States
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- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
- Institute of Organic Chemistry, RWTH Aachen, Aachen D52074, Germany
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- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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Gujjarappa R, Vodnala N, Malakar CC. Recent Advances in Pyridine‐Based Organocatalysis and its Application towards Valuable Chemical Transformations. ChemistrySelect 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202002765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Raghuram Gujjarappa
- Department of ChemistryNational Institute of Technology Manipur Langol, Imphal 795004, Manipur India
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- Department of ChemistryNational Institute of Technology Manipur Langol, Imphal 795004, Manipur India
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- Department of ChemistryNational Institute of Technology Manipur Langol, Imphal 795004, Manipur India
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