Abstract
A new twist for a fold: Conformationally well‐defined thiourea catalysts, like that shown, stabilized by intramolecular hydrogen bonds demonstrate cooperative ligand–receptor binding. This conformation leads to significantly enhanced catalytic efficiency, resulting in higher turnover rates and lower catalyst loading whilst maintaining high enantioselectivity in a model reaction.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7391-7394 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie International Edition |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 40 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 Sept 2009 |
Keywords
- asymmetric catalysis
- cooperativity
- hydrogen bonds
- thioureas