Synthesis and Catalytic Activity of Two New Cyclic Tetraaza Ligands

Two new chiral cyclic tetraaza ligands were synthesized and characterized. Their catalytic activity was tested in the asymmetric addition of diethylzinc to benzaldehyde. The expected secondary alcohol was obtained in moderate yields, but with very low enantioselectivity.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Burkhard König, Thomas Hjelmgaard, María Hechavarría Fonseca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2003-05-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/8/5/453/