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Homogeneous Acid Catalysis in Nonasymmetric Synthesis

Maguire, O.R.; O'Donoghue, A.C.

Authors

O.R. Maguire



Contributors

M. North
Editor

Abstract

Homogeneous acid catalysis of nonasymmetric reactions continues to be an area of significant focus, and this chapter concentrates on recent relevant advances within a green chemistry context. The developments in acid catalysis are viewed through a number of key reactions including esterification, hydrolysis, and etherification. We begin with an overview of the typical mechanistic considerations for acid catalysis. One of the key, recent developments in the area has been a drive towards the application of novel “greener” solvent media for many classical acid-catalysed transformations. We consider the benefits offered by “green” solvents such as high temperature and supercritical water, and ionic liquids, on acid-catalysed reactions. We also briefly overview other recent advances including acid-catalysed biomass conversion and direct esterifications. Emphasis is placed throughout on the insight provided through mechanistic studies, and differences to analogous reactions in conventional aqueous media.

Citation

Maguire, O., & O'Donoghue, A. (2015). Homogeneous Acid Catalysis in Nonasymmetric Synthesis. In M. North (Ed.), Sustainable catalysis : without metals or other endangered elements. Part 1 (38-64). Royal Society of Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1039/9781782622093-00038

Acceptance Date Feb 12, 2015
Publication Date Nov 16, 2015
Deposit Date Feb 12, 2016
Publisher Royal Society of Chemistry
Pages 38-64
Series Title RSC green chemistry
Book Title Sustainable catalysis : without metals or other endangered elements. Part 1.
Chapter Number 3
ISBN 9781782626404
DOI https://doi.org/10.1039/9781782622093-00038


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