Facile separation catalyst system: Direct diastereoselective synthesis of (E)-α,β-unsaturated ketones catalyzed by an air-stable Lewis acidic/basic bifunctional organobismuth complex in ionic liquids

Renhua Qiu, Yimiao Qiu, Shuangfeng Yin, Xingxing Song, Zhengong Meng, Xinhua Xu, Xiaowen Zhang, Shenglian Luo, Chak Tong Au, Wai Yeung Wong

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Abstract

The catalyst system that comprises an air-stable bifunctional Lewis acidic/basic organobismuth complex and [Bmim]BF4is highly efficient in the cross-condensation of aldehydes with ketones. Through switching the reaction from homogeneous to heterogeneous, the system shows facile separation ability and facile reusability.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1767-1771
Number of pages5
JournalGreen Chemistry
Volume12
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2010
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Pollution

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