Catalytic meta-selective C-H functionalization to construct quaternary carbon centres

Andrew J. Paterson, Sahra St John-Campbell, Mary F. Mahon, Neil J. Press, Christopher G. Frost*

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Abstract

A catalytic meta-selective C-H functionalization of 2-phenylpyridines using a range of tertiary halides is described. The protocol is simple to perform and uses commercially available reagents to construct challenging quaternary carbon centres in a regioselective manner. Preliminary studies suggest the C-H functionalization proceeds through a radical process directed via a remote σ-activation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)12807-12810
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume51
Issue number64
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Aug 2015

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