Iron-catalyzed α-C–H functionalization of π-bonds: cross-dehydrogenative coupling and mechanistic insights
Yidong Wang, Yidong Wang, Jin Zhu, Rui Guo, Haley Lindberg, Yiming Wang, Yiming Wang
Abstract
[Cp*Fe(CO)<sub>2</sub>]<sup>+</sup> facilitates the α-deprotonation of unsaturated C–C bond for propargylic and allylic C–H functionalization. Mechanistic studies reveal insights into the superior performance of the electron-rich and hindered ligand on iron.
Topics & Concepts
Surface modificationCatalysisChemistryCoupling (piping)Combinatorial chemistryOrganic chemistryMaterials scienceMetallurgyPhysical chemistryCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsSynthesis and Catalytic ReactionsCatalytic Alkyne Reactions