Abstract
The Diels-Alder reaction of cyclopentadiene with methyl vinyl ketone was remarkably promoted by anhydrous LiTFPB as a Lewis acid catalyst both in dichloromethane and in toluene. Experimental and computational investigations revealed the effects of solvent, hydrating water molecules, and counter anions on the Lewis acidity of the “naked” lithium ion.
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