A general bifunctional catalyst for the anti-Markovnikov hydration of terminal alkynes to aldehydes gives enzyme-like rate and selectivity enhancements.
Grotjahn
Douglas B
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Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, California 92182-1030, USA. grotjahn@chemistry.sdsu.edu
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Daniel A
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