Abstract
A kinetic study of the benzoin condensation catalyzed by thiazolium cations in mild basic conditions monitored by 1H-NMR shows that the reaction is a complex process of second order in both aldehyde and thiazolium cation. These data strongly support our previous mechanistic proposal that the actual catalytic species in that reaction are the bis(thiazolin-2-ylidene)s. Consequences for the biochemical processes mediated by thiamin are also discussed.
Full Text
Published Version
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call