Neutral chiral bidentate tellurium-triazoles for enantioselective non-covalent chalcogen-bonding catalysis (IMAGE)

University of Manchester

Neutral chiral bidentate tellurium-triazoles for enantioselective non-covalent chalcogen-bonding catalysis

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The image depicts the most successful catalyst (catalyst 1c) binding a chloride ion (shown in green) through two cooperative chalcogen bond interactions. This bidentate binding arrangement is the one researchers believe is responsible for the catalyst's selective behaviour and ability to induce asymmetry in the reaction.

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James O’Brien

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