N-Methylmorpholine and Urotropine as Useful Base Catalysts in Baylis-Hillman Reaction [1]

Abstract

N-Methylmorpholine and urotropine, inexpensive mild bases, have effectively been utilized as catalysts in Baylis-Hillman reaction to result in good to excellent yields (57-99%) of the products.

Key words

Baylis-Hillman reaction - N-methylmorpholine - urotropine - dioxane-water - base catalyst and activated alkenes

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IICT communication NO. 030617.

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IICT communication NO. 030617.