An Azacyclophane Derivative as Catalyst of Substrate‐ and Product‐Selective Reactions with Ambident Anions

Abstract
An increase in reaction rate and alteration of the product ratioin nucleophilic exchange reactions is achieved when the azacyclophane1described in the two previous communications is added to the reaction of ambident nucleophiles with 2‐bromomethylnaphthalene. Similarly as in the case of enzymes, saturation kinetics and competitive inhibition are observed as well as substrate and product selectivity.