A C-to-O atom-swapping reaction sequence enabled by Ni-catalyzed decarbonylation of lactones
Quang H. Luu, Junqi Li
Abstract
)-O(aryl) reductive elimination. The nickel-catalyzed decarbonylation was applied to 6-8 membered lactones (16 examples, 32-99%). Finally, a C-to-O atom-swapping reaction sequence was accomplished on a natural product and a pharmaceutical precursor.
Topics & Concepts
DecarbonylationCatalysisChemistryNatural productAtom (system on chip)StereochemistrySwap (finance)Combinatorial chemistryNickelMedicinal chemistryOrganic chemistryComputer scienceBusinessFinanceEmbedded systemAsymmetric Synthesis and CatalysisCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsMicrobial Natural Products and Biosynthesis