Catalytic asymmetric aldol reactions in water . using a chiral Lewis acid–surfactant-combined catalyst

Abstract

Catalytic asymmetric aldol reactions in water without the use of organic solvents have been carried out by using a combination of copper bis(dodecyl sulfate), a chiral bis(oxazoline) ligand, and a carboxylic acid to afford the desired products in high yields with good enantiomeric excesses.

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