Catalyst-controlled regiodivergent C-H bond alkenylation of 2-pyridylthiophenes

Chem Commun (Camb). 2023 Jul 13;59(57):8842-8845. doi: 10.1039/d3cc02411c.

Abstract

A novel and effective RhIII- and PdII-controlled switchable C-H alkenylation of 2-pyridylthiophenes with alkenes is realized. The alkenylation reactions proceeded smoothly in a highly regio- and stereo-selective manner to afford a broad range of C3- and C5-alkenylated products. Depending on the catalyst employed, the reactions involve two typical approaches: C3-alkenylation via chelation-assisted rhodation and C5-alkenylation via electrophilic palladation. This regiodivergent synthetic protocol was successfully applied for the straightforward building of π-conjugated difunctionalized 2-pyridylthiophenes, which may show great potential in organic electronic materials.

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes* / chemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Chelating Agents*

Substances

  • Alkenes
  • Chelating Agents