Abstract
Facile alkane functionalization by means of the insertion of :CHCO2Et, from ethyl diazoacetate, into carbon-hydrogen bonds mediated by catalytic amounts of (NHC)MCI (NHC = N-heterocyclic ligand; M = Cu, Au) and a halide scavenger MX has been achieved. This chemistry includes the insertion of the carbene fragment into alkane primary positions with Cu- and Au-based catalysts. The nature of the counterion X and of the NHC ligand have a significant effect on the overall yields and regioselectivity of the reaction.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2237-2241 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Organometallics |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 24 Apr 2006 |
Keywords
- METAL-CATALYZED REACTIONS
- ETHYL DIAZOACETATE
- H ACTIVATION
- ENHANCED ATTACK
- INSERTION
- DIAZOESTERS
- COMPLEXES
- CYCLOPROPANATION
- CARBOXYLATES
- HOMOLOGATION