Hydration of aromatic alkynes catalyzed by a self-assembled hexameric organic capsule?

Catalysis Science & Technology Pub Date: 2016-04-25 DOI: 10.1039/C6CY00307A

Abstract

The combination of a Br?nsted acid catalyst and a supramolecular organic capsule formed by the self-assembly of six resorcin[4]arene units efficiently promotes the mild hydration of aromatic alkynes to their corresponding ketones. The capsule provides a suitable nanoenvironment that favors protonation of the substrate and addition of water.

Graphical abstract: Hydration of aromatic alkynes catalyzed by a self-assembled hexameric organic capsule
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