Molecular Design of Organic Superbases, Azacalix[3](2,6)pyridines: Catalysts for 1,2- and 1,4-Additions
作者:Natsuko Uchida、Junpei Kuwabara、Ayako Taketoshi、Takaki Kanbara
DOI:10.1021/jo3017428
日期:2012.12.7
The molecular design, characteristics, and catalytic activity of macrocyclic amino compounds, azacalix[3](2,6)pyridine derivatives, were studied. The introduction of an electron-donating group on the pyridine moiety and bridging amino phenyl group enabled the enhancement of the basicity of azacalix[3](2,6)pyridine up to pK(BH+) = 29.5 in CD3CN. These derivatives were shown to be efficient catalysts for 1,4-addition reactions of nitroalkanes or primary alcohols to alpha,beta-unsaturated carbonyl compounds and 1,2-addition reactions of nitroalkanes to aromatic aldehydes.