NNN manganese complex-catalyzed α-alkylation of methyl ketones using alcohols: an experimental and computational study
Sachin Jalwal, Anitta Regina, Vaishnavi Atreya, Manikandan Paranjothy, Subrata Chakraborty
Abstract
A quinoline-based pincer Mn catalyst for α-alkylation of methyl ketones using primary alcohols as alkyl surrogates is presented. The C–C bond formation reaction proceeds via a hydrogen auto-transfer protocol, generating water as the only by-product.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryAlkylationCatalysisManganesePhosphineQuinolinePincer movementPrimary (astronomy)AlkylHydrogen atomMedicinal chemistryOrganic chemistryAstronomyPhysicsAsymmetric Hydrogenation and CatalysisChemical Synthesis and AnalysisSurface Chemistry and Catalysis