Self-assembly between 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane and bis(hexafluoroalcohols): solid/liquid phase switching for catalyst recycling†
Abstract
Bis(hexafluoroalcohol) derivatives readily self-assemble with 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane through hydrogen bonding. The DABCO® catalysts can be released from these crystalline adducts to promote organic transformations. Regeneration of H-bonds allows facile recovery and reuse of this “supramolecular supported catalyst” (>10 times).