Nickel-Catalyzed Decarboxylative Alkenylation of Anhydrides with Vinyl Triflates or Halides

Org Lett. 2019 May 17;21(10):3625-3630. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.9b01048. Epub 2019 May 7.

Abstract

Decarboxylative cross-coupling of aliphatic acid anhydrides with vinyl triflates or halides was accomplished via nickel catalysis. This methodology works well with a broad array of substrates and features abundant functional group tolerance. Notably, our approach addresses the issue of safe and environmental installation of methyl or ethyl group into molecular scaffolds. The method possesses high chemoselectivity toward alkyl groups when aliphatic/aromatic mixed anhydrides are involved. Furthermore, diverse ketones could be modified with our strategy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't