Micellar solution of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) catalyzes facile Michael addition of amines and thiols to α,β-unsaturated ketones in water under neutral conditions

Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) catalyzes facile Michael additions of amines and thiols to alpha,beta-unsaturated ketones under neutral micellar conditions to afford the corresponding Michael adducts in good to high yields.