Development of selective non-metal based organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis

This thesis is concerned with the design, synthesis and use of novel bifunctional organocatalysts for the asymmetric Michael addition of ketones and 1, 3 - dicarbonyl compounds to trans - ~ - nitrostyrene. Chapter 1 describes the concept of organocatalysis, including history and mode of action. A de...

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Main Author: Carley, Allison Patricia
Published: University of Southampton 2007
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.484966