Nitroalkanes in C–C bond forming reactions: a crystal structure of a complex of a guanidine catalyst and a nitroalkane substrate
Abstract
1,5,7-Triazabicyclo [4.4.0]dec-5-ene (TBD), a good catalyst for nitroalkanes in C–C bond forming reactions, forms a 1:1 α nitrotoluene as a substrate, as shown by a crystal structure determination.