Synfacts 2010(7): 0817-0817  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1220044
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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Bromomagnesium Thiolate Catalyzed Tishchenko Reaction

Contributor(s): Paul Knochel, Tobias Thaler
L. Cronin, F. Manoni, C. J. O’Connor, S. J. Connon*
The University of Dublin, Ireland
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Publication History

Publication Date:
22 June 2010 (online)

Significance

A biomimetic bromomagnesium thiolate catalyzed Tishchenko-Claisen reaction was developed. Tuning of the thiolate catalyst even allows for the intermolecular coupling of ­aldehydes with trifluoromethylketones.