Ni(II)/BINOL-catalyzed alkenylation of unactivated C(sp(3))-H bonds

Chem Commun (Camb). 2015 May 7;51(37):7899-902. doi: 10.1039/c5cc02254a.

Abstract

The first nickel-catalyzed alkenylation of unactivated C(sp(3))-H bonds with vinyl iodides is described. The catalytic system comprises an inexpensive and air-stable Ni(acac)2 as the catalyst and BINOL as the ligand, which is highly efficient for the alkenylation of β-methyl C(sp(3))-H bonds of a broad range of aliphatic carboxamides. The resulting olefins can serve as versatile handles for further preparation. Additionally, we also demonstrated the synthesis of functionalized carboxamides bearing α-quaternary carbon centers from simple pivalamide via nickel-catalyzed sequential C(sp(3))-H bond functionalization.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes / chemical synthesis*
  • Alkenes / chemistry
  • Alkynes / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Ligands
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Naphthols / chemistry*
  • Nickel / chemistry*
  • Organometallic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Vinyl Compounds / chemistry

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Alkynes
  • BINOL, naphthol
  • Ligands
  • Naphthols
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Vinyl Compounds
  • vinyl iodide
  • Nickel