Understanding cyclic(alkyl)(amino)carbene–copper complex catalysed N–H and O–H bond addition to electron deficient olefins
Akshi Tyagi, Sunita Mondal, Anmol, Vikas Tiwari, Tarak Karmakar, Subrata Kundu
Abstract
The cyclic(alkyl)(amino)carbene–copper complex (CAAC–CuCl) showed an excellent performance towards the hydroamination and hydroalkoxylation reactions of electron deficient olefins. Theoretical investigations revealed the mechanism of these reactions.
Topics & Concepts
CarbeneAlkylCopperChemistryMedicinal chemistryElectronPolymer chemistryStereochemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysisPhysicsQuantum mechanicsN-Heterocyclic Carbenes in Organic and Inorganic ChemistryCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsCatalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions