Ytterbium triflate hydrate catalyzed Michael addition and cyclocondensation of α,β-unsaturated ketones with active methylene compounds

Catalyzed by ytterbium（III） triflate hydrate [Yb（OTf）3.xH20], the Michael addition and cyclocondensation of α,β-unsaturated ketones with active methylene compounds to afford the 1,4-adducts and benzo[b]pyran derivatives, respectively were studied.

Yb(OTf)_3 Catalyzed Nucleophilic Conjugate Addition of Pyrrole to α,β-Unsaturated Ketones and Nitro-compounds

Under the catalysis of Yb(OTf)3, nucleophilic conjugate addition of pyrrole to electron deficient olefins in CH2Cl2 at ambient temperature gives corresponding 2-alkylated pyrrole derivatives in good yields with high selectivity.

Yb(OTf)_3-catalyzed synthesis of pyrroles under solvent-free conditions

A Yb（OTf）3-catalyzed approach for the synthesis of pyrroles under solvent-free conditions was achieved, which could afford the desired products with yields ranged from moderate to excellent.