Investigation of DNA as a catalyst for Henry reaction in water.

Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) (2008-08-08)

Jinmin Fan, Gaojun Sun, Changfeng Wan, Zhiyong Wang, Yingfu Li

ABSTRACT

Double-stranded DNA of natural origin can be used to facilitate nitro-aldol (or Henry) reaction in aqueous solution.

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4-Nitrobenzaldehyde, 98% (GC)