| Literature DB >> 22435999 |
Gergely Jakab1, Carlo Tancon, Zhiguo Zhang, Katharina M Lippert, Peter R Schreiner.
Abstract
Bordwell's method of overlapping indicators was used to determine the pK(a) values of some of the most popular (thio)urea organocatalysts via UV spectrophotometric titrations. The incremental effect of CF(3) groups on acidic strength was also investigated. The pK(a)'s are in the range of 8.5-19.6. The results may lead to a better understanding of noncovalent organocatalysis and may aid in future catalyst development.Entities:
Year: 2012 PMID: 22435999 DOI: 10.1021/ol300307c
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Org Lett ISSN: 1523-7052 Impact factor: 6.005