The mechanism of the intermolecular hydroamination of 3‐methylbuta‐1,2‐diene (
Aminooxy (–ONH2) groups are well known for their chemoselective reactions with carbonyl compounds, specifically aldehydes and ketones. The versatility of aminooxy chemistry has proven to be an attractive feature that continues to stimulate new applications. This work describes application of aminooxy click chemistry on the surface of gold nanoparticles. A trifunctional amine‐containing aminooxy alkane thiol ligand for use in the functionalization of gold monolayer‐protected clusters (Au MPCs) is presented. Diethanolamine is readily transformed into an organic‐soluble aminooxy thiol (
- PAR ID:
- 10460445
- Publisher / Repository:
- Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- Particle & Particle Systems Characterization
- Volume:
- 36
- Issue:
- 7
- ISSN:
- 0934-0866
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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