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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
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The catalyst system that comprises an air-stable bifunctional Lewis acidic/basic organobismuth complex and [Bmim]BF4 is 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 - 6 Oct 2010

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