Redox-active alkyl xanthate esters enable practical C–S cross-coupling by nickel catalysis
Lanzhu Tai, Liang‐An Chen, Liang‐An Chen, Yuxuan Shi, Liang‐An Chen, Liang‐An Chen
Abstract
A new nickel catalysis strategy that harnesses readily accessible alkyl xanthate esters, while previously well-studied as alkyl radical precursors, herein as ideal sulfenylating agents via an unprecedented C–S bond activation pattern.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryXanthateAlkylNickelCatalysisRedoxCombinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistrySulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesChemical Synthesis and ReactionsCyberloafing and Workplace Behavior