Arginine‐Catalyzed Henry Reaction of α‐Keto Amides with Nitromethane on Water

Abstract Arginine‐catalyzed Henry reaction of α‐keto amides with nitromethane on water has been described, which provided nitroaldol adducts with excellent yields (up to 98 %). Importantly, a broad substrate scope (28 examples) was achieved under green and mild conditions.