Abstract A highlyefficientone-pot, three-component synthesis of β-aminoketones was demonstrated using the cost-effective, noncorrosive, and easily available Fe(O2CCF3)3 as a catalyst for the first time. The method can be employed to synthesize a wide range of target compounds and to introduce different functional groups into the β-aminoketone skeleton. Additionally, the method consistently has the
A novel lipase-catalysed direct Mannichreaction has been developed under aqueous conditions in a “one-pot” strategy. Interestingly, these promiscuous reactions can be greatly promoted by water and generally require aromatic aldehydes.
A heterogeneous binary acid system featuring an organometallic precusor, titanocene dichloride, and poly(o-aminophenol) as a cooperative Brønsted acid supporter was developed.