Catalytic constructive deoxygenation of lignin-derived phenols: new C-C bond formation processes from imidazole-sulfonates and ether cleavage reactions

Stuart M. Leckie, Gavin J. Harkness, Matthew L. Clarke

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Abstract

As part of a programme aimed at exploiting lignin as a chemical feedstock for less oxygenated fine chemicals, several catalytic C-C bond forming reactions utilising guaiacol imidazole sulfonate are demonstrated. These include the cross-coupling of a Grignard, a non-toxic cyanide source, a benzoxazole, and nitromethane. A modified Meyers reaction is used to accomplish a second constructive deoxygenation on a benzoxazole functionalised anisole.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)11511-11513
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume50
Issue number78
Early online date12 Aug 2014
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Oct 2014

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