Synfacts 2010(4): 0410-0410  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1219609
Synthesis of Materials and Unnatural Products
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Co(III) Operation Makes it Happen

Contributor(s): Timothy M. Swager, Joel Batson
S. J. Wezenberg, A. W. Kleij*
Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia, Tarragona, Spain
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Publication Date:
22 March 2010 (online)

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Enzyme catalysis often involves ­cooperative activation of the reactants by two or more metal ions, giving very high reaction rates and selectivities. Here, the authors use calix[4]-arene as the catalyst support in an attempt to mimic this effect.