Chemical Communications · 2014 · 36 citations · 24 references
Natural SciencesChemistryCatalysisEnzyme MechanismOrganic ChemistryAcid-base CatalysisCatalyst DesignCatalytic MechanismsEnzyme CatalysisHeterogeneous CatalysisTransition State StabilizationAcid CatalysisAsymmetric CatalysisCatalytic Acid-base CatalysisChemoselective CatalysisEnantioselective CatalysisEnantioselective SynthesisStabilizationTransition State Design
The mechanism of asymmetric amination of diazo-acetate by tert-butyl carbamate catalyzed by dirhodium tetra(trifluoro)acetate and chiral SPINOL-phosphoric acid is examined using DFT (M06 and B3LYP) computations. A cooperative participation of both catalysts is noticed in the stereo-controlling transition state of the reaction.
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