Abstract
The degree of enantioselection by second-generation Mn-salen complexes was found to depend upon the conformation of their ligand and substrate nucleophilicity. Oxidation of usual olefins was better effected by using (R,S)-Mn-salen complexes as catalysts, while that of more nucleophilic ones was achieved by using (R,R)-Mn-salen complexes. This phenomenon was explained by analyzing the enthalpy and entropy factors of the reactions. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7053-7058 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 36 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2 2000 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biochemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Organic Chemistry