Chinese Journal of Catalysis ›› 2011, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (8): 1295-1311.DOI: 10.3724/SP.J.1088.2011.10344

• Summary • Previous Articles     Next Articles

Research Progress in Supported Proline and Proline Derivatives as Recyclable Organocatalysts for the Asymmetric C–C Bond Formation Reactions

LIU Yuxia1,2,a, YANG Liu2, MA Zhiwei1, WANG Chuanchuan1, TAO Jingchao1,b   

  1. 1Department of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan, China; 2Department of Material and Chemistry Engineering, Henan Institute of Engineering, Zhengzhou 450007, Henan, China
  • Received:2011-04-18 Revised:2011-06-13 Online:2011-08-05 Published:2014-12-26

Abstract: In recent years, L-proline and L-proline derivatives were successfully used as organocatalysts in asymmetric reactions. There are three different general approaches for organocatalyst immobilization: covalently supported catalysts, non-covalently supported catalysts, and biphasic catalysts in ionic liquids. This review summarizes some immobilized organocatalysts, highlighting their application, recoverability, and reusability in Aldol and Michael addition reactions.

Key words: supported catalyst, organocatalysis, L-proline, carbon-carbon bong formation reaction