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Published on: June 21, 2017
Allylic C-H functionalization via group 9 π-allyl intermediates
Taylor A F Nelson1, Michael R Hollerbach1, Simon B Blakey1
1Department of Chemistry, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA. sblakey@emory.edu.
Abstract:
Allylic C-H functionalization catalysed by group 9 Cp* transition-metal complexes has recently gained significant attention. These reactions have expanded allylic C-H functionalization to include di- and trisubstituted olefins, and a broad range of coupling partners. More specifically, several catalytic C-N, C-O, and C-C bond forming allylic C-H functionalization reactions have been reported, proceeding via MCp*-π-allyl intermediates. Herein we present an overview of these reactions by mechanistic paradigm. We also place this information in context of recent advances, as well as, limitations that remain for this class of reactions.
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