Synlett 1993; 1993(8): 577-579
DOI: 10.1055/s-1993-22535
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Tris(pentafluorophenyl) boron as a New Efficient, Air Stable, and Water Tolerant Catalyst in the Aldol-Type and Michael Reactions

Kazuaki Ishihara* , Naoyuki Hananki, Hisashi Yamamoto
  • *School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Chikusa, Nagoya 464-01, Japan
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Publication Date:
19 March 2002 (online)

The aldol-type and Michael reactions of silyl enol ethers with aldehydes and other electrophiles are successfully carried out using tris(pentafluorophenyl)boron as a catalyst. Water soluble aldehydes are applicable in this system.