Arenethiolatecopper(I) complexes as homogeneous catalysts for Michael addition reactions

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1994

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Koten, G. van
Klaveren, M. van
Lambert, F.
Eijkelkamp, D.J.F.M.
Grove, D.M.

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Arenethiolatocopper(I) complexes are shown to be efficient homogeneous catalysts in Michael addition reactions of several Grignard reagents to acyclic enones; the addition products are formed with excellent chemoselectivity (>99%) and good enantioselectivity (76% e.e.).

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