Synthesis 2005(5): 757-760  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-861810
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Neutral Lewis Bases as Activators of Molecular Sieves in the Conjugate Addition of 1,3-Dicarbonyl Compounds

Rosaria Villano, Arrigo Scettri*
Dipartimento di Chimica, Università di Salerno, 84081 Baronissi (Salerno), Italy
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Received 9 November 2004
Publication Date:
14 February 2005 (online)

Abstract

The catalytic properties of 3 Å molecular sieves in the promotion of Michael addition of 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds are significantly improved by activation with several neutral Lewis bases. Comparable efficiency can be observed under solvent-free conditions.