Fe-catalyzed B–H and Si–H insertion reactions of <i>gem</i>-dihaloalkanes
Xinyu Wang, Zhaobin Wang
Abstract
We present an approach involving Fe-catalyzed B–H and Si–H insertion of gem -dichloroalkanes. In contrast to previous strategies, our method uses gem -dihaloalkanes as non-stabilized carbene precursors and operates through a radical reaction pathway.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryInsertion reactionCatalysisCarbeneMedicinal chemistryStereochemistryOrganic chemistryCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsCyclopropane Reaction MechanismsCatalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions