Directing-group-free strategy for the iodine-mediated regioselective dichalcogenation of indolines: understanding the full catalytic cycles
Xiaoxiang Zhang, Chenrui Liu, Wenwei Pang, Xiaoting Gu, Wanxing Wei, Zhuan Zhang, Haiyan Chen, Taoyuan Liang
Abstract
A metal-free catalytic method for the regioselective direct dehydrogenation–dichalcogenation of indolines. The reaction mechanism and regioselectivity have been elucidated via density functional theory studies.
Topics & Concepts
RegioselectivityChemistryDehydrogenationCatalysisIodineGroup (periodic table)Functional groupCombinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryPolymerCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsSulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesSynthesis and Catalytic Reactions