Corey–Mitsunobu reaction

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf chemical reaction
gptkbp:application synthesis of amines
synthesis of esters
synthesis of ethers
synthesis of thioethers
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:E._J._Corey
T. Mitsunobu
gptkbp:field materials science
pharmaceutical chemistry
medicinal chemistry
polymer chemistry
gptkbp:gameMechanics formation of an intermediate
involves inversion of configuration
gptkbp:hasDepartment requires excess reagents
sensitive to sterics
side reactions possible
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important in synthetic organic chemistry
contributed to the development of new methodologies
recognized_in_Nobel_Prize-winning_work
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Corey–Mitsunobu reaction
gptkbp:interactsWith depends on substrate
high yields possible
optimization required
gptkbp:internationalClassification temperature control
anhydrous conditions
non-aqueous solvents
gptkbp:involves azodicarboxylates
phosphine_reagents
gptkbp:isPortrayedBy 1981
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:E._J._Corey
T. Mitsunobu
gptkbp:produces alkylated products
gptkbp:relatedTo organic synthesis
functional group transformations
alkylation reactions
Mitsunobu_reaction
gptkbp:requires base
gptkbp:safetyFeatures proper ventilation required
flammable solvents
toxic_reagents
gptkbp:supplyChain carboxylic acid
phosphine oxide
gptkbp:type nucleophilic substitution
gptkbp:usedFor conversion of alcohols to other functional groups
gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for triphenylphosphine
diethyl azodicarboxylate