Asymmetric synthesis of new γ-butenolides via organocatalyzed epoxidation of chalcones.

DOI Number:

10.1039/c7ob00165g
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Reaction Category:

Epoxidation | Epoxidation of alpha,beta-unsaturated ketones | Further reactions

Educt:

4-nitro-(E)-chalcone, sodium hypochlorite

Product:

((2S,3R)-3-(4-nitrophenyl)oxiran-2-yl)(phenyl)methanone

Catalyst:

1-(9-anthracenylmethyl)-10,11-dihydro- 9-(phenylmethoxy)-(8α,9R)-Cinchonanium bromide

Cas No:

229482-68-2

Associated Product from Buchler GmbH:

Dihydrocinchonidine Base

Cas No:

485-64-3