Using NMR spectroscopy and HPLC a comprehensive study has been undertaken on the NHC (N-heterocyclic carbene)-catalysed benzoin and Stetter reactions in order to monitor the build up and consumption of reactants, intermediates and products present over time. This data allows the calculation of rate constants for the individual reaction steps for a series of NHC precursors.

Kinetic studies on the NHC-catalysed benzoin and Stetter reactions

243rd National Meeting (2012)

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