Catalysis with Anion–π Interactions

The conclusion is inevitable: Increasing stabilization of an anionic transition state with increasing π-acidity of the catalyst is observed; thus, anion–π interactions can contribute to catalysis. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.