Application of hydroxyapatite modified by sodium nitrate as heterogeneous catalysts for the Michael type addition reaction of aliphatic and aromatic amines to α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds is presented. Modifying hydroxyapatite by sodium nitrate significantly enhances the rate and yield of the reaction. This catalyst is used as the catalyst for a facile synthesis of β-amino acid under heterogeneous conditions.
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