A systematic study on Knoevenagel reaction and Nazarov cyclization of less reactive carbonyl compounds using rare earth triflates and its applications

…, S Muralidharan, S Maruthamuthu

Index: Ilangovan; Muralidharan; Maruthamuthu Journal of the Korean Chemical Society, 2011 , vol. 55, # 6 p. 1000 - 1006

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Abstract

ABSTRACT. A systematic study of Knoevenagel reaction and Nazarov cyclization was made on variety of less reactive carbonyl compounds such as β-ketoesters, 1, 3-diketones and cyclic active methylene compounds using Yb (OTf) 3 as the catalyst. Recycling study confirms reusability of the catalyst without much loss of activity. Key words: Knoevenagel Reaction, Nazarov cyclization, Yetterbium triflate, 1, 3-diketones, Ethyl acetoacetate