Abstract
The fluorous phosphines P[(CH2)mRfn]3 (Rfn = (CF2) n-1CF3; m/n = 2/8, 3/8, 3/10) are efficient nucleophilic catalysts of Michael addition reactions. They can be easily recycled based upon their highly temperature-dependent solubilities (thermomorphism), with recovery by simple liquid/solid phase separation. The phosphonium salt formed by reaction of the nucleophilic phosphine with the α,β-unsaturated system appears to be a significant component of the catalyst rest state. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4662-4665 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 35 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2010 |