Chemistry - An end to the protection racket

被引:6
作者
Gani, D [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Birmingham, Sch Chem Sci, Birmingham B15 2TT, W Midlands, England
关键词
Catalysts;
D O I
10.1038/414703a
中图分类号
O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
To modify a specific site on a molecule that has several similar sites, organic chemists have had to use cumbersome 'protecting groups'. New peptide catalysts with remarkable selectivities offer a protection-free alternative.
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页码:703 / 705
页数:4
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