Directed Ni-Catalyzed Reductive Arylation of Aliphatic C-H Bonds

Org Lett. 2022 May 13;24(18):3313-3318. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c00447. Epub 2022 May 2.

Abstract

Herein, we describe the nickel-catalyzed reductive arylation of remote C(sp3)-H bonds with aryl electrophiles. The reaction targets secondary and tertiary C(sp3)-H bonds to deliver all-carbon quaternary centers. The success of this method relies on a novel amidyl radical precursor that tolerates reducing conditions, namely O-oxalate hydroxamic acid esters.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Carbon* / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Nickel* / chemistry

Substances

  • Carbon
  • Nickel